New York coverlet by Henry LaTourette for Phebe Youngs, 1834, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Henry LaTourette for Phebe Youngs, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.238

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides; tree and people border on bottom. Woven by Henry LaTourette for Phebe Youngs in 1834.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

LaTourette, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

Town

Tyrone

County

Schuyler County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Wove for Phebe Youngs

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

PHEBE/ YOUNGS/ TYRONE/ 1834/ H L

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural