[manuscript, Americana] William Peter Sprague, Early American Carpet Maker for George Washington/Congress Hall in Philadelphia, 1786-89
New Jersey: [none stated] 1786-1789. William Peter Sprague manufactured carpets for the the Senate Chamber of the United States as well as President Washington's residence. He founded "the first full-fledged commercial carpet factory in America." We offer three deeds that document Sprague buying and selling land in New Jersey and..... More