New York coverlet by J. Van Ness for Sarah A. Granger, 1849, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by J. Van Ness for Sarah A. Granger, 1849, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC058

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on all sides and no fringe.Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; Leaves border on sides and on bottom. Woven by J. Van Ness for Sarah A. Granger in 1849.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Category

Center medallion

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Van Ness, James

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Sarah A. Granger

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

WOVEN AT PALMYRA N.Y. BY J. VAN NESS SARAH A. GRANGER

Translation

WOVEN AT PALMYRA NY BY J VAN NESS SARAH A GRANGER

Color

Natural, Red