Name/Title
New York coverlet by the Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet Factory for P. Harvey, 1853, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.255Description
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Binghamton Carpet & Coverlet FactoryRole
WeaverDate made
1853Place
* Untyped Place
Binghamton, Broome CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for P. Harvey.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
WOVEN/ AT THE/ BINGHAMTON/ CARPET &/ COVERLET/ FACTORY/ P/ HARVEY/ 1853.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
E PLURIBUS UNUMMaterial/Technique
Woven