New York coverlet by Thomas Sinclair (attr.) for Maria Townsend, 1837, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC009
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 garlands centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Thomas Sinclair; woven in 1837 for Maria Townsend.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sinclair, Thomas
Attribution
Attributed to
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Place
Town
Varick [Seneca County : New York : United Stated of America]
