B. Vaneps Coverlet, Jacquard double-cloth, New York, 1838

Description:

Blue and white, jacquard, double-woven coverlet woven in two 40 1/2 inch wide panels, and sewn together. the design features a modified version of "Lilies and Stars", with a "Tree and Eagles border." The lower corners bear the weaver's mark and the inscription "B. Vaneps,1838, Bethany, Genesee County, N.Y." The coverlet has an applied fringe finish on 3 edges.

Date Made: 1838

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T001636.YCatalog Number: T01636.00YAccession Number: 168536

Object Name: Coverletcoverlet, figured

Physical Description: jacquard (overall production method/technique)double weave (overall production method/technique)red (overall color)green (overall color)blue (overall color)white (overall color)wool (overall material)cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 86 in x 81 in; 218.44 cm x 205.74 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-84c2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_620517

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