New York coverlet woven for Mary A. Reeve, 1848, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven for Mary A. Reeve, 1848, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC125

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions and leaves centerfield pattern; floral rings border on all sides. Woven for Mary A. Reeve in 1848.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1848

Notes

Woven for Mary A. Reeve

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

MARY A. REEVE 1848

Translation

MARY A REEVE 1848

Color

Natural, Navy