1836
GUSN-254623
Eagle corner blocks signed "DELHI. 1836." and below this reads, "CATHERINE. BEST"- probably for whom it was woven. Dark blue and white reversible weave. Border has paired birds facing across an abstract floral bouquet with willow tree between repeats of bird motif. Center has 3 rows of 3 1/2 repeats of stylized floral design which has 4 pairs of scrolled arms arranged in cross form. Woven in 2 parts and seamed at center.
coverlets
wool (textile)
cotton (textile)
Coverlet
DELHI. 1836 / CATHERINE. BEST
Thacher, Mary
Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),
107.1981
Unknown
Delhi, NY
76 1/4 (W) (inches)
Estate of Guido Perera
1999.312
New York state (United States)
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