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A JACQUARD COVERLET

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A JACQUARD COVERLET
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, double woven, in colours of deep royal blue and white featuring snowflake, exotic bird and floral motifs, 89"x82", unsigned, fringe-less, circa 1840-1850, found in Pennsylvania. Condition: Good, some wear and some stains noted. 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)