New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1850

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1850

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.057

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Center medallion centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Unknown weaver in 1850.

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

Center medallion

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Date made

1850

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

1850

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural