New York coverlet by the Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet Factory for P. Harvey, 1853, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by the Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet Factory for P. Harvey, 1853, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.255

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on the bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; deer border on sides; patriotic eagle border on bottom. Woven by Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet Factory for P. Harvey in 1853.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet Factory

Role

Weaver

Date made

1853

Place

* Untyped Place

Binghamton, Broome County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for P. Harvey.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WOVEN/ AT THE/ BINGHAMTON/ CARPET &/ COVERLET/ FACTORY/ P/ HARVEY/ 1853.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

E PLURIBUS UNUM

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural