New York coverlet by Mott Mill for Sarah Wood, 1811, fancy geometric doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Mott Mill for Sarah Wood, 1811, fancy geometric doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.285

Description

Geometric fancy geometric doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Woven by Mott Mill in 1811 for Sarah Wood.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Mott Mill

Role

Weaver

Date made

1811

Place

Region

Long Island

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Sarah Wood.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

APRIL 3 1811

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LR

Transcription

SARAH WOOD

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy