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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.

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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.

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.
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