Bedcover; Pine Trees185093 × 72"YarnGift of Cornelia Ann Eddy1982.11.10Yarn combed and spun by the artist1531531378Lucy Mower EddyTextilesThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.ThompsonThompsonUnited StatesConnecticutTextilesThompsonThe fibers used to weave this coverlet were supposedly combed and spun in 1850 by the original owner of this bedcover, Lucy Mower Eddy (Nov 4, 1790-19 Apr 1855) it is unclear whether she actually wove the coverlet and is unlikely, as the double cloth technique was difficult and mostly done by professional weavers. Although the donor thought the coverlet was made in Thompson, CT., Lucy Mower Eddy was married to Asel Eddy in Buck Hill, RI on 6/20/1816.TEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org18501850 1982 11 1 The fibers used to weave this coverlet were supposedly combed and spun in 1850 by the original owner of this bedcover, Lucy Mower Eddy (Nov 4, 1790-19 Apr 1855) it is unclear whether she actually wove the coverlet and is unlikely, as the double cloth technique was difficult and mostly done by professional weavers. Although the donor thought the coverlet was made in Thompson, CT., Lucy Mower Eddy was married to Asel Eddy in Buck Hill, RI on 6/20/1816.TEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org