New York coverlet by William Fisher (attr.) for Hila Bayles, 1835, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC012
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral clusters centerfield pattern; grapevine border on all sides. Attributed to William Fisher; woven for Hila Bayles in 1835 with star in cornerblock.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
