New York coverlet woven in Rossville, 1848, doubleweave

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Rossville, 1848, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC159

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Sunburst, diamonds, and boxes centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides; floral border on bottom. Woven in 1848.

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

1848

Place

Neighborhood

Rossville

County

Richmond County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Transcription

IFC/ ROSSVILLEA8./COVERLET.WER

Translation

I F C ROSSVILLE A8 COVERLET WER

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy