New York coverlet woven in Rushville for Ann Eliza Clark, 1835, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Rushville for Ann Eliza Clark, 1835, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC164

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on three sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy blue wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; floral borders on sides and bottom. Woven in 1835 for Ann Eliza Clark in Rushville, New York.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Date made

1835

Place

* Untyped Place

Rushville

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ANN+ / ELIZA / CLARK / RUSH/VILLE / N+YORK / 1835

Translation

ANN ELIZA CLARK RUSHVILLE N. YORK 1835

Material/Technique

Woven