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Country Americana

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 5

Embroidered Blanket and Homespun Lot

Estimate: $250 - $500

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$300 $50
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$2,000 $200
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$1,000,000 $50,000
Homespun lot. All are wool or wool/linen blends. American late 18th-mid 19th century.1) Wool bedspread. Hand stitched border with stylized trees in blue and pink. 79" x 68"Excellent condition.2) Wool bedspread. Blue and white square weave. Embroidered with cross stitch. 84" x 72"3) Early blue and white spread with hand stitched hem. A few holes here and there. 76" x 71"4) 19th century quilt. Front is green and pink checkerboard squares, with a tan/brown border with four circles in a square with an arrow. Back is a blue and white country plaid. Worn. 84" x 68"5) 19th century quilt. Unlined or backed. Patches of different sizes, mostly of one country plaid pattern, but a few different sections tacked on at corners. Worn, but presentable. 78" x 72"6) Tablecloth in blue and white country plaid in fine condition. 72" x 52"7) Early pillow case. Blue and whitecountry plaid. Plain back. Light stains. Embroidered initials in cross stitch: "NxB SxM".Collection of Laura Adams.Condition: As noted above.Link to high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gdz8mk84leszsezwjzo5q/h?rlkey=f3c7kxb7eg1k3d9wg9h635tvm&dl=0

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