New York coverlet panel woven in Lima for B. Stevens, 1830, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet panel woven in Lima for B. Stevens, 1830, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC148

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 2 sides and no fringe. One singular panel. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; double headed eagle border on sides and bottom. Woven for B. Stevens in 1830.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1830

Place

* Untyped Place

Lima, Allen County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for B. Stevens.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LR

Transcription

B.STE/VENS/LIMA/1830

Translation

B STEVENS LIMA 1830

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy