Name/Title
New York coverlet for Melicent Smith, doubleweave, 1843, starburst trademarkEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.5.052Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; grapevine border on all sides. Unknown weaver for Melicent Smith in 1843 with starburst trademark.Context
Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1843Place
Region
Long IslandState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
Side BordersTranscription
MELICENT. D. SMITH *1843*Material/Technique
Woven