Sold for:
$296
$296
Woven Wool and Cotton Three-color Beiderwand Coverlet, "CHARLES YOUNG MECHANICKSBURG 1841," Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, two-piece coverlet, the center filled with clusters of rose blossoms with leafy vine and diamond borders, two corner blocks inscribed with maker's name, town, and date, in red, blue, and green wool on a creamy white cotton ground, fringed on two edges, (imperfections), approx. 88 x 82 in. Toning, scattered small losses to wool weft (primarily the dark blue wool), fringe losses, one edge has no hem, edge is worn to diamond pattern border.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06
