New York crib coverlet, doubleweave, woven 1838 for Rachel Hasbrouck

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York crib coverlet, doubleweave, woven 1838 for Rachel Hasbrouck

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.386

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for Rachel Hasbrouck in 1838.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Rachel Hasbrouck

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, LL

Transcription

RACHEL/ HASBROU/ CK./ N*Y/ 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural