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These two ladderback chairs are circa 1850. This particular type of ladderback has been seen frequently in middle Tennessee. with their tall, thin finials supporting a single ball, these chairs are of a type which is easily recognizable. One chair…

These four chairs, circa 1820, appear to be from the same chair maker. The turning on the finial of the ball with a ring to each side is unusual and apparently characteristic of this group. the way that the front legs extend above the split oak…

This basin stand is mahogany and oak with Scots pine. It is English, circa 1800, and Hepplewhite style. It has a high back with a small shelf. One large cut out for bowl and 2 small holes for soap or tooth brushes. One drawer with 2 false drawers…

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

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. 1/2023 red,…

Overshot weave structure. Colors in this variation are pink (cochineal) and black (black walnut and indigo) with a wool pattern weft on a cotton warp. Ref: Body and Soul p 12.

2023: red and black

Overshot weave structure. This is one of many patterns named for the politics of the region. Indigo wool weft pattern thread and cotton. Ref: American woven coverlets page 33 , body and soul 1995

Overshot weave structure. This pattern is made of a table of crosses surrounded with blooming leaf on the corners. Pink and black walnut with indigo

Tabby weave structure. This is a plain linen blanket in a natural color. Flax was raised on most farms and homespun linen blankets such as this one would wear well for years.