James Alexander Coverlet Woven in 1822 for Sally Stewart

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Coverlet

Date Made

1822

Subject Date

1822

Creator Notes

Woven by James Alexander in his workshop in Little Britain, Orange County, New York

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2007.72.45

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Fred & Margaret Brusher Family.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Double weave
Wool (Textile)
Indigo (Colorant)

Technique

Weaving

Color

Beige (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Length: 90 in
Width: 72 in (Two 36 inch panels, joined.)

Inscriptions

in corner blocks: SALLY / STEWART / MAY.1. / 1822
James Alexander Coverlet Woven in 1822 for Sally Stewart