A Jacquard doublecloth coverlet from Oxford County, dated 1854, in black, red and white with the border having a repeating pattern of two birds flanking a stylized bush. Unlike most Jacquard coverlets, this was made with a centre seam and also retains the original fringe on one end. Illustrated in Quilts and other Bed Coverings by Ruth McKendry, plate 105. Ex Don Pero collection. Ontario, 1854. L: 81", W: 67". CODE:TEX