New York coverlet woven for Jane Glover, 1832, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven for Jane Glover, 1832, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC143

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Florals centerfield pattern; grapevine border on all sides. Woven for Jane Glover in 1832.

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

1832

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Jane Glover

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

JANE GLOVER 1832

Translation

JANE GLOVER 1832

Color

Natural, Navy