Lot 404: John Smith 1836 Jacquard Coverlet,

Pennsylvania, A red, blue, green and natural, wool, and cotton, jacquard coverlet. Corner blocks identifying it was woven by John Smith/ 1836 for M.Frick. Contains a legend with J.S. Patent repeating across bottom, because he supposedly invented a new way of weaving "tapestry blankets" for which he received a patent; lg. 92, wd. 81 in.

Some fringe loss.