New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.),1847, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.),1847, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.031

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. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; tree and rose border on sides; tree border on bottom. Attributed to Paul Goltry in 1847

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Goltry, Paul W.

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1847

Place

County

Orange County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

ORANGE/ *1847

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural