2-piece jacquard coverlet in red, orange, and green wool on a natural cotton ground. Signed along the entire bottom margin, repeated twice and reads M. By H. Stager Mount Joy Lancaster Co. Pa. Warranted Fast Color 1841. With floral scroll-designed center with U.S. shield-breasted, spread-winged eagles in the corners and outer floral border; approx. 76" x 80" (w/o fringe). Henry F. Stager (ca 1820-1888), born in Pennsylvania, was weaving in Mount Joy (Lancaster County) by 1843. He is identified as a weaver as late as 1870 (U.S. Census). Provenance:Ex. Collection of Stone Eagle Farm, Avon, OH Condition:Minor margin wear and 19th century repair to center of border inscription; VG-.
2-piece jacquard coverlet in red, orange, and green wool on a natural cotton ground. Signed along the entire bottom margin, repeated twice and reads M. By H. Stager Mount Joy Lancaster Co. Pa. Warranted Fast Color 1841. With floral scroll-designed center with U.S. shield-breasted, spread-winged eagles in the corners and outer floral border; approx. 76" x 80" (w/o fringe). Henry F. Stager (ca 1820-1888), born in Pennsylvania, was weaving in Mount Joy (Lancaster County) by 1843. He is identified as a weaver as late as 1870 (U.S. Census). Provenance:Ex. Collection of Stone Eagle Farm, Avon, OH Condition:Minor margin wear and 19th century repair to center of border inscription; VG-.
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