Description: This American Centennial, Jacquard, tied-Beiderwand coverlet was woven for and sold at the Centennial International Exposition in 1876; a souvenir for visitors. The Centennial Expo was the first official World’s Fair. The coverlet was woven using cotton and wool yarns and features Memorial Hall surrounded by ivy, and flanked by a pair of Great Seal eagles. Above the hall is the woven inscription, "Centennial.” The dates 1776-1876 are woven into either side of Memorial Hall. There is a floral border along all four sides that depicts floral/foliate and anthemion motifs. These coverlets were produced industrially, likely in the Philadelphia area. The coverlet measures 68x78" and was likely woven on a Jacquard power loom. This signed loomed bedcover is in original condition with very little fading and no color bleeding. There are several areas that show minor loss to the weave. The fibers of this early coverlet are strong and the colors are vibrant. I note only minor age spots in some areas, as photographed. This beautiful coverlet is ready for display! All of my quilts and coverlets are antique or vintage (75-150+ years old). I do my best to describe the condition in full, noting all flaws, stains or damage. I pride myself in providing photos and video that accurately represent each quilt. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like additional photos. I offer fine antiques and country primitives from my personal and acquired collections. Please see my other listings. I am happy to combine shipping if items can be safely packaged. All items will be insured during transit. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at @undertheliveoaks for previews and highlights.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-07T11:11:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Textiles
Color: Red
