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Jacquard tied beiderwand (2:1) coverlet made with natural color cotton warp and weft (2 ply S twist) with a supplemental light blue cotton warp (single S twist) and red, green, and gold wool weft (2 ply S twist) Field open bellflower, rose and crow border, corner block - name, date, and place. Made in two panels sewn down the center.

Place Made United States PENNSYLVANIA Northumberland County Jackson Township

Signatures/Marks "JOHN.HAM ELTON JACKSON.T NORTHUM BERLAND COUNTY 1839 P.A.N" [woven in corner block]...

1839
75.5 x 75.0in
S.89.34
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