New York coverlet woven in Perry for S. C. C., 1838, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Perry for S. C. C., 1838, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC149

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and little self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral garland and diamonds centerfield pattern; tree and flower border on sides and bottom. Woven for S.C.C. 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

* Untyped Place

Perry, Wyoming County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for S.C.C.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

S.C.C./ PERRY/ N. Y./ 1838

Translation

S C C PERRY NY 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural