New York coverlet by Josiah Sherman for J.L., 1841, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Josiah Sherman for J.L., 1841, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.295

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Woven by Josiah Sherman for J.L. in Mount Morris in 1841.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Sherman, Josiah

Role

Weaver

Date made

1841

Place

Location

Mt. Morris

County

Livingston County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

WOVEBY. / J.SHERM / AN.FOR. / J.L / M.T. / MORRIS. / 1841

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Natural