Name/Title
New York coverlet by James Cunningham (attr.) for Maria Williams, 1847, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.226Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; eagle border on all sides; Washington on horseback in cornerblocks. Woven for Maria Williams in 1847.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Cunningham, JamesAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1847Place
Town
New HartfordCounty
Oneida CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Maria Williams.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
1847/ UNITED/WE/STAND/DIVIDED/WE/FALLMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
WASHINGTON UNDER THIS WE PROSPER/ MARIA *WILLIAMSMaterial/Technique
Woven