Very Rare Large American Crewel Embroidered Bed Hanging, Probably New England, Late 18th Century

Very Rare Large American Crewel Embroidered Bed Hanging

Probably New England

Late 18th Century

worked in a variety of stitches in dark blue, light blue, cream, olive green, brown, and muted red threads depicting foliate designs and a central perched bird on a linen ground, mounted on a modern upholstered board.

Height 73 in. by Width 26 1/2 in.