New York coverlet panel by Salmon Lake (attr.) for Martha V. Clark, 1850, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet panel by Salmon Lake (attr.) for Martha V. Clark, 1850, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC158

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 2 sides and no fringe. One singular panel. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leafy clusters centerfield pattern; abstract border on side and bottom. Attributed to Salmon Lake; woven for Martha V. Clarke in 1850.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lake, Salmon

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1850

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Martha V. Clark.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

MARTHA/ V. CLARK/ *1850*

Translation

MARTHA V CLARK 1850

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy