Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 18, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Two

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 1349

ITHACA, NEW YORK SIGNED AND DATED DOUBLE WEAVE COVERLET

Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
ITHACA, NEW YORK SIGNED AND DATED DOUBLE WEAVE COVERLET, navy blue and natural cotton, two joined panels, center design featuring rosettes, various flowers, and birds, three sides having a floral border with peacocks. Bottom corners signed "WOVEN / AT THE ITHACA / CARPET / FACTORY, / BY / A. DAVIDSON. / 1842.", one block with later added "L L" embroidered initials. Top edge with later applied fabric strip for hanging. Archibald Davidson, Ithaca Carpet Factory, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY. Dated 1842. 79" x 88" without hanging fabric.
Provenance: A family heirloom obtained at time of manufacture.

Condition

Very good visual condition with some toning and stains/spotting, scattered losses notably to wool mostly minor/small in size, top edge possibly rolled and mended, bottom edge with losses and mends to cotton.