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Early 19th Century Coverlet
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Early 19th Century Coverlet

19th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
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A striking early 19th century American Jacquard woven coverlet, likely Ohio, circa 1830. Traditionally associated with German immigrant weaving communities in America. Woven in indigo blue and natural white, the design features repeated Birds of Paradise and elaborate flower filled urn motifs and birds feeding their young, framed by the distinctive architectural Boston Town border. Originally made as a bedspread, the coverlet is fully reversible, the lighter side traditionally used for summer and the darker side for winter.

The combination of bold scale, intricate pattern and wonderfully graphic blue and white palette makes this an exceptional decorative textile, particularly effective displayed as a wall hanging.

Closely related examples are held in major American museum collections, including the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Physical Dimensions
Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Declaration

Hesketh Antiques has dated this Antique Woven Bed Coverlet to the 19th Century.

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SA1172325
Description
A striking early 19th century American Jacquard woven coverlet, likely Ohio, circa 1830. Traditionally associated with German immigrant weaving communities in America. Woven in indigo blue and natural white, the design features repeated Birds of Paradise and elaborate flower filled urn motifs and birds feeding their young, framed by the distinctive architectural Boston Town border.
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Originally made as a bedspread, the coverlet is fully reversible, the lighter side traditionally used for summer and the darker side for winter.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Coverlet

The combination of bold scale, intricate pattern and wonderfully graphic blue and white palette makes this an exceptional decorative textile, particularly effective displayed as a wall hanging.

Closely related examples are held in major American museum collections, including the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this Antique Woven Bed Coverlet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172325
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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Archive I A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe.

Early 19th Century Coverlet

Archive II A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XV
Archive XVI A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe. View XVI
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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
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The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

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Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

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A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY COVERLET
Ref: SA1172325
A nineteenth-century woven Jacquard coverlet in navy blue and cream featuring repeating floral urns, birds, and an architectural border with fringe.
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  • ObjectBedspreads & Coverlets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Cream
  • MotifsFloral urns, Bird motifs, Architectural border, Fringe trim
  • SizeH 202 cm (80 in) x W 207 cm (81 in)

This early nineteenth century woven Jacquard coverlet displays a bold repeating pattern in navy blue and cream. The textile incorporates elaborate floral urns, pairs of birds, feeding scenes with young birds, and an architectural border along the lower edge finished with a fringe trim. Composed of wool and cotton, the fully reversible bedspread measures 202 cm high and 207 cm wide. In a contemporary home, the coverlet works well as a decorative bedspread placed at the foot of the bed, or as a wall hanging to showcase its intricate Victorian folk art style. The rustic farmhouse textile suits bedrooms or living spaces needing a textured historic accent.

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Introduced in the early nineteenth century, the Jacquard loom mechanism allowed weavers to produce intricate, figurative patterns in bed coverings. These coverlets became popular household textiles, often created by itinerant weavers across rural communities.

Historic coverlets were typically constructed using spun cotton for the warp threads and dyed wool yarn for the weft. This combination provided both structure and vibrant colour contrast within the woven design.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-joined central seams, natural dye variations, geometric or figurative borders, and woven fringe edges. Looking at the reverse side often shows a crisp inverted colour pattern typical of double-weave techniques.

Designers frequently drape coverlets over the foot of a bed or fold them across neutral upholstered seating to introduce pattern and warmth. They can also be mounted on textile display rods as graphic focal points on interior walls.

Coverlets should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should be undertaken by specialist conservators, and pieces should be stored folded in acid-free tissue paper.
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