New York coverlet woven in Varick, 1839, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Varick, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC137

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and diamonds centerfield pattern; willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by Varick in 1839.

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

1839

Place

Town

Varick [Seneca County : New York : United Stated of America]

County

Seneca County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

VARICK / 1839

Translation

VARICK 1839

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Red