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An oriental rug, a runner, with red, blue, rose, white, and navy blue corners. The rug is of 2 pieces and has been glued with a tape on the back. This is a Shiravan rug. 1960

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Farahan rug. Badly worn.

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Persian Karaja Rug with some wear. Sept. 1989

Mahogany, English late 18th century. Rauschenberg report states this stand has surface decoration of lobes that are crudely executed. Seven dished spaces for bowls with punch work decoration surrounding the dish tops. Scalloped and molded edge. Base…

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This walnut fire screen, circa 1820, was probably made locally. The shape of the shaft would place its manufacture date as 1810-1820. The legs are very fine, as is the shaft. The adjustable screen should have the plywood removed. Screen appears…

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"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…

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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Waffle design with raised stripes. 3 strips sewn together

1/2023: white blanket, waffle design pattern; dull white overall

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White, fern, flower, leaf design wide border of Greek key and flower design

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"Old. Bird and star. Coverlet appraised by two authorities from Nashville as very rare with unusual pattern. Bird and star(jacquard weave structure) woven of indigo and cochineal wool. Ref: American woven coverlets/ body and soul # 7 page 11 1995…
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