New York coverlet panel for Emeline Ellison, 1838, summer and winter

Name/Title

New York coverlet panel for Emeline Ellison, 1838, summer and winter

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.397

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Place

Town

Tyrone

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Emeline Ellison.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

EMELINE/ ELLISON/ TYRONE/ 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural