New York coverlet woven in Scipio for Hannah Taber, 1832, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Scipio for Hannah Taber, 1832, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC013

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 roses and wreath centerfield pattern; tree border on sides and bottom. Woven for Hannah Taber in1832.

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

1832

Place

Town

Scipio [Cayuga County : New York : United States of America]

County

Cayuga County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Hannah Taber.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

HANNAH/ TABER/ SCIPIO/ NY.1832

Translation

HANNAH TABER SCIPIO NY 1832

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy