New York coverlet panel woven in Riga for Catharine M. Hubbell, 1842, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet panel woven in Riga for Catharine M. Hubbell, 1842, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC138

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 2 sides and no fringe. One singular panel. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and starburst centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by Catharine M. Hubbell in 1842.

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

1842

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Catharine M. Hubbell

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

CATHARINE / M. HUBBELL / RIGA / MONROE / COUNTY / N.Y 1842