Candlewicked counterpane, 1812
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- Made by
- Elgin, Lucinda Eleanor (maker); "Lucy E. MCPhearson" stamped
- Date
- 1812
- Held by
- Smithsonian Institution
- Number
- TE.T13670
- Size
- 74 in x 96 in (187.96 x 243.84 cm)
- Themes
- Hooked & handmade rugs
Cite this source
Elgin, Lucinda Eleanor (maker); "Lucy E. MCPhearson" stamped. Candlewicked counterpane, 1812, 1812. Smithsonian Institution, TE.T13670. collections.si.edu/search/detail/edanmdm:nmah_622063.
Research notes
NMAH record: "Candlewick embroidery on handwoven corded cotton. Fabric is 37" wide selvage to selvage. Counterpane of two widths stitched down center. Initials 'G' 'E' 'E' and date 1812 embroidererd. Lucy E. MCPhearson stamped twice at the top center." Maker: Lucinda Eleanor Elgin. Why it matters: Before the machine: a candlewick counterpane with an embroidered date (1812) and named maker, a firm anchor for the candlewick tradition. Found: Smithsonian Collections Search, search "candlewick", 2026-10-28.