New York coverlet by John Holmes for E. M. Smith, 1833, doubleweave

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by John Holmes for E. M. Smith, 1833, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.310

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet with federal eagle border on three sides. Two joined panels. Featured the Delhi pinwheel, a trademark of John Holmes. Woven for E. M. Smith by John Holmes in Delhi, Delaware Co., New York in 1833.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Holmes, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1833

Place

Town

Delhi

County

Delaware County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

E. M. SMITH DELHI 1833.

Color

Navy, Natural