Navy and White Wool and Cotton Woven Coverlet

Description:

Navy and White Wool and Cotton Woven Coverlet, America, 1835, two-piece double weave coverlet with clusters of flowers, bordered with Independence Hall, spreadwing eagles with American shields, Masonic elements, stars, and monkey motifs, two corners with inscription "AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DECLARED JULY 4 1776/WOVE IN 1835/L.T.," (imperfections),90 x 80 in.
Estimate $600-800

One frayed hole about 3/4 in, one frayed spot about 3/4 in. and one about 1/2 in. on end by joinery, plus several very small holes along some fold lines, which are barely noticeable.


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