Chenille Bedspreads

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Chenille bedspreads are displayed for sale in Bartow County circa 1940. The peacock motif was a commonly used element of the spreads made during this time.

Courtesy of Georgia Archives, Vanishing Georgia, #brt120.

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Chenille Bedspreads

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