Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Four-color Woven Wool and Cotton Biederwand Coverlet, Emanuel Meily, Jr. (c. 1805-1869),Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1845, single-piece, double-weave cloth in red, white, green, and blue, with central pattern of medallions surrounded by blossoms, end borders of urns issuing fruit and flowers, two corner blocks with maker's inscription and probable owner's name "EMANUEL MEILY LEBANON 1845/M. RITTLE," fringed on three sides, 102 x 86 in.
Estimate $500-700
Good condition, just some toning and minor fringe loss.