Who created "Phebe Warner Coverlet"?

Phebe Warner Coverlet was created by Sarah Furman Warner Williams in ca. 1803.

When was "Phebe Warner Coverlet" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1803.

What medium is "Phebe Warner Coverlet"?

Phebe Warner Coverlet is Linen and cotton.

Is "Phebe Warner Coverlet" in the public domain?

Yes, Phebe Warner Coverlet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Phebe Warner Coverlet

Sarah Furman Warner Williams

ca. 1803

Medium

Linen and cotton

Dimensions

103 1/4 x 90 1/2 in. (262.3 x 229.9 cm)

Classification

Coverlet

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Catharine E. Cotheal, 1938

Accession Number

38.59

Tags

BirdsChildrenMenWomenDeerDogsPigsSheepFlowers

About this artwork

This extraordinary needlework coverlet represents one of the finest examples of American domestic textile art from the Federal period. Created around 1803 by Sarah Furman Warner Williams for her daughter Phebe Warner, this monumental work measures over 8.5 by 7.5 feet and required years of meticulous stitching. The coverlet combines linen and cotton threads in elaborate patterns covering the entire surface, demonstrating both technical mastery and extraordinary patience. Early American needlewor...

Phebe Warner Coverlet

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