New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.) for Ann Eliza Peck, 1834, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.) for Ann Eliza Peck, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC076

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 diamond centerfield pattern; double eagle and tree border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Paul Goltry; woven for Ann Eliza Peck in 1834.

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

1834

Place

* Untyped Place

Reading

County

Schuyler County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Ann Eliza Peck.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ANN/ ELIZA/ PECK/ READING/ 1834

Translation

ANN ELIZA PECK READING 1834

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural