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1 off-white merino wool block printed blanket w/ central image of pheasants in octagonal reserve, scrolling acanthus frame including caped Amphitrite & portraits of Neptune, border of alternating fringed tassel & acorn motif, likely Mulhouse or Alsace, 1820s, 58.5” x 65”, (discoloration, extensive period darning repairs throughout esp. to red frame, 0.25”-2” holes & 0.25”-4” stains) fair; 1 carpet wrapper of handwoven off white, orange, & brown wool embroidered w/ stylized floral & architectural motifs & tulip border, 5 loom widths handstitched, Algeria, c. 1900, 101.75” x 61.5”, (1”-10” openings b/t panels, 1”-4” wear spots/holes at center, discoloration, 0.25”-1” wear spots, heavy wear edges) fair. Provenance: Brooklyn Museum.
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