New York coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC123

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Medallions with leafy border centerfield pattern; elaborate floral border on all sides. Unknown weaver.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Red