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A JACQUARD COVERLET

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A JACQUARD COVERLET
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, double weave, in colours of old rose, navy and beige, in floral, snowflake and star motifs, with houses and trees in border, 79"x78", fringed, maker: "Peter Leisey, Lancaster County, Cocaleco Township" (PA), circa on or before 1850. Condition: Extra Fine, shows wear at top. Note: J.M. Jacquard, French, 1752-1834, inventor of the loom with endless belt of cords punched with holed, arranged to produce a figured weave, adapted by American weavers early/mid 19th. C. (Webster's)