New York coverlet by James Cunningham for Louisa Sweetser, 1848, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC109
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Washington centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on all sides. Woven by James Cunningham for Louisa Sweetser in 1848.
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
James Cunningham
Role
Weaver
Date made
1848
Place
Town
New Hartford
County
Oneida County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Louisa Sweetser
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
1848 / UNITED / WE / STAND / DIVIDED / WE / FALL/ WASHINGTON / LOUISA / SWEETSER
Translation
1848 UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL WASHINGTON LOUISA SWEETSER
Material/Technique
Woven
Type
Border inscription
Transcription
UNDER THIS WE PROSPER
Material/Technique
Woven
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
UL, UR
Transcription
1848 / UNITED / WE / STAND / DIVIDED / WE / FALL/ WASHINGTON / J. CUNNINGHAM/ WEAVER N.HARTFORD/ ONEIDA Co. N.YORK
