New York coverlet woven for Harriet Sophia Overton, 1845, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven for Harriet Sophia Overton, 1845, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC071

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two seperated panels. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leaf and medallion centerfield pattern; floral border on all sides. Unknown weaver for Harriet Sophia Overton in 1845.

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

1845

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Harriet Sophia Overton.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom Border

Transcription

HARRIET SOPHIA OVERTON DEC 31 1845

Translation

HARRIET SOPHIA OVERTON DEC 31 1845

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy