New York coverlet by Henry Johnson (attr.), doubleweave, 1837

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Henry Johnson (attr.), doubleweave, 1837

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.053

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. Double rose centerfield pattern; willow tree border on sides; floral border on bottom. Unknown weaver in 1837.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, The collection of Riene Wells and Dean Herriges

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Johnson, Henry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Town

Benton

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

BENTON/ NY.1837

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy