New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.) for Rhoda Hughey, 1838, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr.) for Rhoda Hughey, 1838, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC031

Description

Figured and fancy doublweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on 2 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; Eagle and tree border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Paul Goltry for Rhoda Hughey in 1838.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Goltry, Paul

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

RHODA / HUGHEY / ORANGE / 1838

Translation

RHODA HUGHEY ORANGE 1838

Color

Navy, Natural