New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1838

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.043

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. Leafy medallions centerfield pattern; leafy and floral border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver in 1838.

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

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Date made

1838

Place

County

Monroe County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

A D/ 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy