




225Beautiful vintage ivory cotton matelassé bedspread, made in the USA and consistent with the weaving and finishing style of Bates Mill (Lewiston, Maine) — known for their heirloom-quality cotton spreads. Labeled as Full size, but modeled on a queen bed. Details: • Size: Full (#131 tag) • Material: 100% Cotton • Color: Ivory / Cream (consistent with the color “Antique” on Bates website) • Style: Woven matelassé, not tufted • Three-sided fringe — long looped fringe along the sides, shorter dense fringe across the foot (a Bates hallmark) • Made in USA / CA 00010 • Pattern resembles the vintage Bates “Elizabeth” design (Inspired print still sold today by Bates as the Queen Elizabeth style) Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Strong cotton weave, beautiful texture, minimal wear. One small mark shown in photos. Fringe remains full and intact. Likely 1970s–1980s era. Notes: The “Bates” brand tag is missing, but the label (#131 FULL), construction, and fringe details match known Bates Mill products from the same period. Era: Approx. 1975–1985 Origin: Made in USA