New York coverlet woven in Southport for Rebecca Quackenbush, 1837, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Southport for Rebecca Quackenbush, 1837, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC033

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; Plant and leaves border on sides and on bottom. Woven by unknown weaver for Rebecca Quackenbush in 1837.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

woven for Rebecca Quakenbush

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

REBECCA / QUACKEN / BUSH / SOUTH / PORT / 1837

Translation

REBECCA QUACKENBUSH SOUTHPORT 1837

Color

Navy, Natural