How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
B29 Summer/Winter overshot coverlet
c.1850
68 x 82 inches
Maine or New Hampshire
$1,400
Can you imagine the hours, weeks, and months it must have taken to hand
weave this wonderful early New England woolen blanket.
Two panels were created on a 36 inch loom and then whip stitched
together to create a blanket for a double sized bed. Today this blanket
could be used as a throw on top of a queen or king sized bed, depending
on which way the blanket is folded, or as your primary blanket for a
double sized bed. Very fine quality wool was used for both the warp and
the weft of this blanket. Indigo blue wool was used as accent striping
on the top and the bottom. The top edge and bottom edge were turned over
and finished with a whip stitch. I do believe that one of the hallmarks
of homespun wool is the fact the texture is uneven and has a microscopic
uneven character to the weave.
The off white yarn is a natural color wool. In wonderful condition, this
early New England very warm wool blanket can be sent to you for your
approval.
