New York coverlet woven in Lodi for Christiana Griffith, 1841, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Lodi for Christiana Griffith, 1841, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC041

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 rose centerfield pattern; eagle and tree border on sides and bottom. Woven for Christina Griffith in 1841.

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

1841

Place

Town

Lodi [Seneca County : New York : United States of America]

County

Seneca County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Christiana Griffith.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

CHRIS/TIANA/GRIFFI/TH/LODI/ 1841

Translation

CHRISTIANA GRIFFITH LODI 1841

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy