New York coverlet woven on Long Island (attr.), 1836, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven on Long Island (attr.), 1836, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC062

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; plant border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Long Island in 1836.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Long Island

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR (doubled and mirrored)

Transcription

AV VA / VA AV

Translation

AV or VA

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy