Bidspirit auction | WAYNE CO., OHIO JACQUARD COVERLETS,

WAYNE CO., OHIO JACQUARD COVERLETS, SIGNED - Wayne Co., Ohio, 1839 and 1843. Three jacquard coverlets: the first in indigo and white. Centerfield has floral crosses in a grid with botanical filler. Side borders have roosters in crescents over blossoms. Bottom border has a town. Corner blocks inscribed ”P J Hartman Wooster Ohio 1839.” Peter and John Hartman were brothers from Pennsylvania who moved to Ohio. Peter mostly worked in Wayne County, and John in Ashland County. They worked together for a short time. Fringed on three sides, with center seam. 82” long. 70” wide w/o fringe; the second, a coverlet in red, indigo, teal, and white. Centerfield has curling leaves with grapevine wreaths, offset by snowflakes. Borders have roses and grapevines. Corner blocks inscribed ”Peter Hartman Wooster Ohio 1843.” Fringed on three sides, with center seam. 90” long, 72” wide w/o fringe; the third, a coverlet in in gold, pink, indigo, and white. Centerfield with rows of solid rose pots separated by grapes. Side borders contain roses, grapevines, and eagles. Corner blocks have oak leaf trademark, inscribed ”Peter Hartman Wooster Ohio 1843.” Fringed on three sides, with center seam. 88” long, 75” wide, w/o fringe. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate. Condition: P J Hartman coverlet: Significant fringe loss. Significant weave breakage along top edge. One hole on bottom edge. Minor discoloration, small stain. Peter Hartman coverlet (red, indigo, teal, white): Fringe loss, significant loss (cropped) along bottom. Some discoloration and minor stains. Minor weave breakage. Peter Hartman coverlet (gold, pink, indigo, and white): Significant fringe loss, particularly along bottom edge. Some weave losses around edges. Warping along fold lines. Some fraying and discoloration along top edge.