New York coverlet by Ira Hadsell, 1867, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Ira Hadsell, 1867, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.224

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Liberty medallion centerfield pattern; floral eagle border on all sides. Woven by Ira Hadsell in 1867.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hadsell, Ira

Role

Weaver

Date made

1867

Place

Town

Palmyra

County

Wayne County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Centerfield

Transcription

LIBERTY

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

E PLURIBUS UNUM

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

WOVEN.AT.PALMYRA.N.Y.BY IRA HADSELL

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural