Blue and White Woven Floral Pattern Coverlet

Description:

Blue and White Woven Floral Pattern Coverlet, America, c. 1840, two-piece, double-weave, dark navy blue wool and natural cotton coverlet depicting a central field of floral medallions interspersed with diamonds and stars, three sides with floral and foliate borders, two corner blocks with woven inscriptions "ELIZA S/HOWE/1840," (scattered losses),approx. 92 x 83 in.
Estimate $600-800

Fairly unobtrusive scattered small losses to wool.


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