New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1853

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, 1853

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.055

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Woven in 1853.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1853

Place

Town

Delhi

County

Delaware County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

DELHI. 1853

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural