New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.), 1843, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.), 1843, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC050

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double roses and lilies centerfield pattern; eagles and tree border on sides; large willow tree border on bottom. Attributed to Paul Goltry; woven in 1843.

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

Goltry, Paul

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

Town

Orange

County

Schuyler County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ORANGE/ :1843:

Translation

ORANGE 1843

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Left and right borders

Transcription

EAGLE

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy