New York coverlet woven in Orleans Co. for W. S. F., 1836, summer & winter

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Orleans Co. for W. S. F., 1836, summer & winter

Entry/Object ID

WC093

Description

Figured and fancy summer & winter coverlet with borders on 3 sides and little self-fringe on the bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies and diamond centerfield pattern; leafy border on sides and bottom. Woven for W. S. F. in 1836.

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

1836

Place

County

Orleans County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for W. S. F.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

THE/ PROPERTY/ OF/ W.S.F./ ORLEANS/ COUNTY/ N.Y.1836

Translation

THE PROPERTY OF W S F ORLEANS COUNTY NY 1836

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy