New York coverlet for Elizabeth Ringer, 1842, doubleweave, floral trademark

Name/Title

New York coverlet for Elizabeth Ringer, 1842, doubleweave, floral trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.257

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 medallion centerfield pattern; Abstract border on all sides. Unknown weaver for Elizabeth Ringer in 1842 with floral trademark.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1842

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Elizabeth Ringer.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, UR, LL, LR

Transcription

A D/ 1842

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LR

Transcription

ELIZABETH. / RINGER.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy