New York coverlet panel woven in New Fane, Niagara Co. for Eliza J. Mackey, 1850, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet panel woven in New Fane, Niagara Co. for Eliza J. Mackey, 1850, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC101

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 2 sides and self-fringe on the bottom. One singular panel. Navy, red, and green wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and starburst centerfield pattern; willow tree and eagle border on sides and bottom. Woven for Eliza J. Mackey 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

Date made

1850

Place

* Untyped Place

New Fane

County

Niagara County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Eliza J. Mackey.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

ELIZA.J./MACKEY./NEW.FANE/NIAGARA/COUNTY/N.Y. 1850

Translation

ELIZA J MACKEY NEW FANE NIAGARA COUNTY NY 1850

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Red, Green, Natural