Name/Title
New York coverlet by James Cunningham, 1843, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.162Description
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. Floral centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides and bottom. Woven by James Cunningham in 1843 with Washington trademark.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
Cunningham, JamesRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
Town
New HartfordCounty
Oneida CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LR, UL, URTranscription
1843/UNITED/WE/STAND/DIVIDED/WE/FALL/WASHINGTON/ J*CUNNINGHAM/WEAVER.N.HARTFORD/ ONEIDA. Co. N. YORKMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Top and bottom bordersTranscription
UNDER THIS WE PROSPERMaterial/Technique
Woven