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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Nov 8th, 2008

 

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P.O. Box 3507

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
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Lot 4111 save

Jacquard Coverlet Signed + Dated 1847, Rasweiler

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"Listed Maker" Jacquard Coverlet Signed & Dated 1847

1847, Woven Wool and Cotton, Jacquard Coverlet, made by "P. Rasweiler - Millersburg - F. Shoffner 1847," About Extremely Fine.
This lovely 19th century, 72" x 102.5", Jacquard Coverlet is inscribed "Made by "P. Rasweiler - Millersburg - F. Shoffner 1847," of a single panel, with a pattern of sunbursts and geometric devices, enclosed in a "Grapevine" border. This coverlet is Signed and Dated in both lower corner blocks. It is woven in blue, red, white and olive yarns, with blue, red and olive applied wool fringe on the two sides and bottom. There are some minor losses of fringe, and a separation of 4" of fringe, otherwise, overall this 150 year old coverlet is quite bright, colorful and attractive. Ph. Rassweiler of Orwigsburgh, Pennsylvania, is listed as a "Professional Weaver" in "America's Quilts and Coverlets," by Carleton L. Safford and Robert Bishop (see page 277).



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