Name/Title
New York coverlet by Jacob Impson, 1844, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.260Description
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. Double rose centerfield pattern; eagle and tree border on sides; perched eagle and tree border on bottom. Woven by Jacob Impson in 1844.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Impson, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1844Place
County
Cortland CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
J.IMPSON/1844Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
CORTLAND.COUNTYMaterial/Technique
Woven