New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven for A. Haviland; American Independence

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven for A. Haviland; "American Independence"

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.222

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for A. Haviland with "American Independence" trademark.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for A. Haviland

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

AMERIC/AN.INDE/PENDEN/CE.DECL/ARED.JU/LY.4.1776/ WOVE/IN1843/ A. Haviland.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural