New York coverlet by Jonathan Conger (attr.), 1835, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC029
Description
Figured and fancy doublweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe.Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; Fuchsia border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Jonathan Conger in 1835 with bird logo in cornerblocks.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
