New York coverlet woven by J. M. Davidson for Mary E. Crammer, 1839, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC139
Description
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. Lilies and two flowers centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides; eagle and tree border on bottom. Woven by J.M. Davidson for Mary E. Crammer in 1839.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, J. M.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1839
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Mary E. Crammer
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
MARY E. / CRAMM / ER . / JM / DAVIDSON / FANCY / WEAVER / LODI 1839
Translation
MARY E CRAMMER J M DAVIDSON FANCY WEAVER LODI 1839
