New York coverlet by J. M. Davidson for Elizabeth Reynolds, 1839, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by J. M. Davidson for Elizabeth Reynolds, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC003

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies and two flowers centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by J.M. Davidson for Elizabeth Reynolds in 1839.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Davidson, J. M.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Place

Town

Lodi [Seneca County : New York : United States of America]

County

Seneca County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ELIZABE/TH REY-/NOLDS+/ J+ M+/ DAVIDSON/ FANCY-/WEAVER+/ LODI./1839+

Translation

ELIZABETH REYNOLDS J M DAVIDSON FANCY WEAVER LODI 1839

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy