New York coverlet woven in Bethany, Genesee Co., 1838, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Bethany, Genesee Co., 1838, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC111

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 star bursts centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven in 1838.

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

1838

Place

Town

Bethany

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

D.C / BETHANY / GENESEE / COUNTY / N. Y . 1838

Translation

D C BETHANY GENESEE COUNTY NY 1838

Color

Natural, Navy