New York coverlet by Josiah Shearman for E. Balcom, 1847, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC136
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and blossom centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by Josiah Shearman for E. Balcom in 1847.
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
Josiah Shearman
Role
Weaver
Date made
1847
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for E. Balcom
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
WOVE . BY / J.SHEAR / MAN.AT / KENDALL / MILLS.NY. / FOR. E / BALCOM / 1847
Translation
WOVE BY J SHEARMAN AT KENDALL MILLS NY FOR E BALCOM 1847
