Name/Title
New York coverlet panel for Emeline Ellison, 1838, summer and winterEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.397Description
Figured and fancy summer and winter coverlet with borders on 2 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; horse border on side; Buildings and trees border on bottom. Unknown weaver for Emeline Ellison in 1838.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1838Place
Town
TyroneState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Emeline Ellison.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LLTranscription
EMELINE/ ELLISON/ TYRONE/ 1838Material/Technique
Woven