Antique handwoven 1876 centennial celebration coverlet. This unsigned coverlet is a work of pure craftmanship! Featuring multiple colors and hand woven. It is in good condition with a few age spots as shown. Please see all photos for details. Pieces such as this go for much more on other websites. A true collector piece of American history.
Coverlets were popular from the 1600s through the 1800s and predate quilts. They were an important accessory in the home as homes were smaller and it was a showcase of art for the bedroom. The words are reversed so that they could be read from either side.
