Name/Title
New York coverlet fragment, 1841, doubleweave; Olean CanalEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.393Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 2 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; floral border on side and bottom. Weaver not named in cornerblock; possibly Josiah Sherman (Shearman).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
Sherman, JosiahAttribution
PossiblyRole
WeaverDate made
1841Place
Town
TuscaroraCounty
Livingston CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Olean CanalInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionTranscription
TUSCARO / RA+VILL+ / OLEAN+CA / NAL+FOR / N+Y+1841Material/Technique
Woven