New York coverlet by Conger family (attrb.) for E. DuBois, beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Conger family (attrb.) for E. DuBois, beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.018

Description

Figured and fancy true beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Ornate leafy medallion centerfield pattern; abstract symmetrical floral border on all sides. Attributed to the Conger family, woven for E. DuBois.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger Weavers

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

E. DUBOIS

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, UR, LL, LR

Transcription

THE ROSE OF/ ALLENDALE.

Color

Red, Natural