2nd half 19th century, wool, the intricate hand-woven and pieced paisley multicolor design emanating from the center (with undecipherable embroidered text to very center), with white reverse applique elements, the border pieced and embroidered in a variety of repeating bright colors.

6 ft. square approximately

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Fading; fraying; loss to fringe, especially to black; scattered holes, especially to some areas of black in the border.