Name/Title
New York coverlet, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
WC122Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Ivy leaf medallion centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver.Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser CollectionMade/Created
Place
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL and LRTranscription
AGRICUL/TURE & MAN/UFACTURES / ARETHEFOUND/ATIONOF / OURINDE/PENDENCETranslation
AGRICULTURE & MANUFACTURES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF OUR INDEPENDENCE
