New York coverlet for M. Bookhout, doubleweave, Agriculture & Manufactures 1833

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet for M. Bookhout, doubleweave, "Agriculture & Manufactures" 1833

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.023

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on all sides. Woven for M. Bookhout with "Agriculture & Manufactures" logo in 1833.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Category

Slogan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL,UR,LL,LR

Transcription

AGRICUL/TURE&MAN/UFACTURES./ARETHEFOUND/ATION OF/ OUR INDE/PENDENCE./JULY 4./1833.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

M. BOOKHOUT

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy