Exotic jacquard biederwand coverlet dated "1867". The ornate pattern of the birds, urns overflowing with flowers, and exuberant flag waving make this red, white, and blue coverlet a joy to behold.
According to coverlet expert, Melinda Zongor: tied -beiderwand is a single-thickness cloth made of cotton warp, and cotton and wool weft. Weavers of Dutch, Huguenot, and German descent and training used beiderwand structure.
This coverlet is featured in 'Coverlets and the Spirit of America' , a magnificent collection acquired by Joseph D.Shein and curated by authority, Melinda Zongor.
Dimensions: 85" x 80".
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