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Overshot weave structure. This is one of the most famous overshot patterns named for the Whig Party of the early 19th century. This motif is composed of one central larger rose surrounded by smaller roses in each of the four corners.

This chair is circa 1810-1815. This type of "Rod-Back Chair" is found in the federal period from 1790-1815. The bamboo turnings and the box stretchers indicate about 1790. This particular chair could be from the Tennessee/North Carolina area as the…

"Trip Around the World" Hand stitched, obtained at an auction of belongings at an auction of furnishings from an ancient farmhouse in Wisconsin 1820. Note Ancient Design. Apparently made as a coverlet for a doll bed and probably later turned into a…

Woven white cotton coverlet is in three sections, geometric design repeated. This white on white coverlet is circa 1850 and is typical of the mid 19th century and is of three widths. Referred to as body and soul blanket.

Four snowballs with pine tree border. This blue and white coverlet is circa 1820. The coverlet is the overshoot type, and of the “ pine tree and snowball” pattern - only half of the coverlet remains. The initials “GSP” are in Ink. at one corner.

Nine snowballs. This coverlet, indigo (light and dark) is circa 1830. It is handwoven and dyed. Pattern is nine snowball pattern. The material is wool

Woven white cotton coverlet geometric pattern with waffle design in center and cat tail border.

This quilt has a white background with an all over stemmed floral applied red and green fabric.
1/2023 Red flower, green stem on beige background with green hem.

Variation of the cockscomb and currants and roses 4 wreaths circled with vines and currants with rose and buds, red, pink, yellow and blue. This quilt is circa 1860 to 1880. It has applied red and green fabric on a white background. Not on Carrol’s…

“Tulip wreath appliqué” this quilt is circa 1840. It is of the vine, leaf and flower wreath design and has horizontal and vertical (diamond pieces) lines. The applied fabric is red and green. This is a common pattern and a variation of the wreath and…