New York coverlet by Salmon Lake (attr.) for Celesta Lake, 1838, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Salmon Lake (attr.) for Celesta Lake, 1838, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC060

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 centerfield pattern; house border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Salmon Lake for Celesta Lake in 1838.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lake, Salmon

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

CELESTA / LAKE / 1838

Translation

CELESTA LAKE 1838

Color

Navy, Natural