New York coverlet by William Beaty for P. Rappleye, 1834, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by William Beaty for P. Rappleye, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC127

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. Lilies and diamonds centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on sides and bottom. Woven by William Beaty for P. Rappleye in 1834.

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

William Beaty

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for P. Rappleye

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

P . RAPPL / -EYE / FARME / RVILLE / 1834

Translation

P RAPPLEYE FARMERVILLE 1834

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

LIBERTY

Color

Natural, Navy