$480
Patriotic Woven Wool and Linen Coverlet, made by Ira Hadsell, Palmyra, New York, dated "1851," single-piece double weave coverlet in tomato red wool yarns and tan-toned linen or cotton, depicting a shaped reserve at the center with flowers and foliage, busts of Liberty, and American flags, on a field of flowers and leafy vines, bordered with flowers, scrolled leaves, cornucopia, and with eagles and American shields in the corners, the bottom with woven inscriptions [made for] "D. M. Mason/WOVEN AT PALMYRA N.Y. BY. IRA HADSELL," (imperfections), 87 x 81 in. Scattered areas of fabric loss a few holes through to both sides, fraying on edges, scattered brownish stains, toning.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
