New York coverlet woven in Bethany, Genesee Co., for M. A. Field, 1833, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC112
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double floral medallions centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven for M. A. Field in 1833.
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
1833
Place
Town
Bethany
County
Genesee County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for M. A. Field
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
M.A. FIELD / BETHANY / GENESEE / COUNTY / N.Y. 1838
