Online Collections Database

Coverlet

Object/Artifact

One blue and white woven coverlet commissioned by Hannah Bissell Backus (1779-1868) of Bethany, New York. Corner square reads "H. Backus / Bethany. Genesee. County N. Y. 1837". Coverlet has a border made of diamond shapes and features motifs of weeping willows, eagles, and floral designs. The museum also has a daguerreotype of Hannah Backus in its collection (2026.06.002).

2026.02.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

1837

Bethany

New York

United States of America

North America

Bethany

New York

United States of America

North America

2026.02.002

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