Name/Title
New York coverlet, tied beiderwand, woven 1848 for Sibylla DowEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.5.001Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leaf and starburst centerfield pattern; tropical paisley border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for Sibylla Dow in 1848.Context
Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI. for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1848Place
* Untyped Place
Pomfret, Chautauqua CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Sibylla DowInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
SIBYLLA/ DOW/ 1848Material/Technique
Woven