[manuscript, Americana] William Peter Sprague, Early American Carpet Maker for George Washington/Congress Hall in Philadelphia, 1786-89
1789 · New Jersey
by Sprague, William Peter
New Jersey: [none stated], 1789. Very Good. 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 later selling a large parcel with Dwelling (presumably his NJ residence) at about the time he is setting up his new manufacturing operation in Philadelphia and earning the Senate business.
1) An 1786 (truncated)
We offer three deeds that document Sprague buying and selling land in New Jersey and later selling a large parcel with Dwelling (presumably his NJ residence) at about the time he is setting up his new manufacturing operation in Philadelphia and earning the Senate business.
1) An 1786 (truncated)