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Lot 57:
Description
Antique c1850 Blue and White Double Woven Figured and Fancy Coverlet measuring 71×91 inches, with a hand stitched seam down the center. The fringe along 3 sides is most likely a 20th century addition, remnants of the original fringe are under it. The center field features birds known as “Birds Feeding this Young” and features pairs of peafowl feeding chicks in a nest over floral and fruit urns. Double border along all 4 sides uses various Federal architectural elements with large buildings, churches, cottages, trees and palm trees and is referred to as “Boston Town” or “Christians and Heathens”. A similar coverlet in the Art Institute Chicago is dated 1851 and signed by Jesse Hart born 1814, died 1894, from Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio. In good condition the replaced fringe a consideration and minor wear along the top edge. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $35 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5-10 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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