New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven in Southport for Margaret Smith, 1830

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven in Southport for Margaret Smith, 1830

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.478

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet with double-headed eagle border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Margaret Smith in Southport, Chemung Co., New York in 1830.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1830

Place

City

Southport

* Untyped Place

Chemung County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MARGA / RET / SMITH / SOUTH / PORT / 1830

Color

Navy, Natural