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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 458329, member: 8267"]It has to do with the way the loom was set up. The colors alternate as the heddles are changed, creating reverse patterns on each side. It is typical of these coverlets.</p><p><br /></p><p>For something this nice, in such good condition and with great provenance, you might want to consider a specialized auction service. The Antiques Roadshow has featured a textile expert, Karen Augusta, that might be able to provide advice:</p><p><a href="https://augusta-auction.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://augusta-auction.com/" rel="nofollow">https://augusta-auction.com/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 458329, member: 8267"]It has to do with the way the loom was set up. The colors alternate as the heddles are changed, creating reverse patterns on each side. It is typical of these coverlets. For something this nice, in such good condition and with great provenance, you might want to consider a specialized auction service. The Antiques Roadshow has featured a textile expert, Karen Augusta, that might be able to provide advice: [URL]https://augusta-auction.com/[/URL][/QUOTE]
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