Three Early Rose Blankets
| Lot #: 288 Three Early Rose Blankets |
| Late 18th / early 19th century. Woven of hand-spun natural wool with a half-inch stripe of natural brownish-black wool at top and bottom edges. The four corners decorated with large embroidered motifs, about 16 inches in diameter. The raw ends are stitched with red wool blanket stitches; the sides are finished with the selvages. Note: Rose blankets derived their name from the colorful, abstract designs, often called roses or rosings, embroidered at their corners. Produced in a variety of widths and qualities, they were acquired by a broad range of consumers, from Native Americans to the Anglo-American elite. |
| Max 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. |
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Provenance Estate of Adele E. Shepard (1939-2025), Rochester, New York. |
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Auction Date May 21, 2026 |
| Estimate: $300-$500 |
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