Rare, historic museum quality Confederate Civil War Army Blanket. Has issues due to age, use, fragility: holes that were mended in the past, dusty, some tiny holes - please zoom into photos put some markers in blue so you can see pinholes, etc.
Some wear spots as it was previoulsy used. The binding on each edge is old period Victorian red damask.Fabric that can be removed. MD letters in ink in corner of blanket.
The US in center of blanket the threads are gone but put the blanket up against a light or window against the light of day and you can easily see where the US was originally. Measurement sizes vary: - can be longer as there is foldover at each end. Here's some measurements: 8 3/4" foldover at top to band of blanket and bottom 9" foldover to band on bottom of blanket.89" long, 58 1/2" wide. 2 5/8 band on blanket. Please look at photos carefully and description in listing as part of the description of this rare historic blanket.
The former members were serious collectors of Americana and other rare items. An extremely rare, highly sought after Civil War Confederate Blanket - original federal issue. Due to being so old and perishable these blankets are rare to find and very scarce in any condition. You might see examples in some museums or some private collections may have one but, that is extremely rare. Rarely come up for sale. Please see photos and description as exactly what you will receive and not returnable. No smells, held in cedar closet for years in drawer.No pet, no smoking home. I do carefully consider all offers that will be advanced. Will be sent in 48 contiguous states in United States INSURED, SIGNATURE REQUIRED.