Counterpane, Bolton type ca. 1820–1835 American This hand-loom-woven white cotton bed cover was made in one piece. The design is picked out in raised loops of heavy cotton weft threads. The heavy pattern wefts are in a 1:6 proportion to the lighter-weight main wefts. It has a central motif of an eagle surmounted by thirteen stars. This eagle motif is surrounded by various floral and swag borders. The piece is self-fringed on the left and tight Counterpane, Bolton type 13619

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