I’ve probably mentioned a few times how much I love anything vintage with a Mother Goose theme (as well as ABC’s). This is a spread I found on ebay — it still has the tag and looks brand new with no odor or dinginess. The spread is a bright pink with no fading at all — it’s light weight and soft.
Since I had never heard of Monument Mills, I did a little research. Here is a quote from an article that appeared in the New York Times in 1984 — “Chugging Through the Berkshires.”
Rising on the right, shortly after the river is crossed, is the brick complex of Monument Mills in the town of Housatonic. Monument Mills, founded in 1850 when the railroad was completed, came to reign for 60 years as the world’s largest producer of woven cotton bedspreads. The first workers were Irish immigrants who had fled the potato famines of the 1840’s, built the Berkshire line, and then stayed on to work in the mills.
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. It’s not like I don’t already have a bunch of quilts for any future grandchildren, but it’s vintage and Mother Goose and so cute. How could I not buy it.
Mother Goose Woven Spread
Monument Mills
45″ x 54″
Very pretty! I love the Gentleman Bug!
I have the same weakness for vintage baby things (usually nursery rhyme, or ABC…) I have a big stack of baby blankets that I just couldn’t leave at the estate sale/thrift store/garage sale, etc.
What a great find… it would be a must-buy for me too, and I’m sure you’ll give it a good home.
Very nice! I love cotton wovens, too, and the vintage interpretations are so intriguing.
But I let Jan buy them!
What a great find!
I don’t remember any nursery rhymes about “Gentleman Bug,” however.
You did the right thing! It is a beauty!
Yes, that would be hard to pass up – it is very cool! There is so much detail, even in the borders! I like the fonts as well. You will enjoy it!
This is so pretty! I don’t know anything about Monument Mills, but it kind of reminds me of the woven designs in the Bates coverlets. This is pretty elaborate, though!
The spread is so beautiful. Nice find!
Congrats on finishing the ABC blocks. Can’t wait to see them all together in the quilt 🙂
My great grandfather worked at Monument Mills in Housatonic Massachusetts when he immigrated here from Poland. I would live to buy this item from you to give to my mother as a Christmas gift if you are interested in selling it. She was born right near the mill and often says she wishes she had a piece they produced. I’ve been trying to hunt one down to get her and this is the first I’ve found. Might you be interested in selling this?
Kathi Weinstein- I have 2 woven coverlets. 1 is pink floral and one is green floral. The pink one has a tiny hole in one spot.I am wanting to sell them. Please contact me if you are still interested.
Thank you.