This stamp features an artistic rendering by Arthur G. Merkley of a detail from a coverlet made circa 1853 by weaver Harry Tyler. Tyler typically wove the name of his customer, the date the coverlet was made, and "Jefferson Co. N.Y." in the two bottom corners of the coverlets. He signed his works in the corner blocks using distinctive symbols, such as a lion motif. In 1845, Tyler introduced the eagle that is depicted in the stamp art as his signature.