New York coverlet by S. Verplane (attr.) for Harriet Irish, 1831, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by S. Verplane (attr.) for Harriet Irish, 1831, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.019

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leafy centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Attributed to S. Verplane, woven for Harriet Irish in 1831.

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

S. Verplane

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1831

Place

Town

Fishkill

County

Dutchess County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Harriet Irish.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom Border

Transcription

HARRIET M. IRISH FISHKILL D.C 1831

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural