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Waffle design with raised stripes. 3 strips sewn together

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

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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"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…

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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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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Persian Karaja Rug with some wear. Sept. 1989

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Farahan rug. Badly worn.

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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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Mahal rug. Badly worn in several places. Multiflower field with arabesque motifs. 21" border consisting of 12 borders. Predominant colors are dark blue, light blue, rust and beige. 1960?

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