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Curtain

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-26414

Description

Plate printed on cotton curtain panel; background is an off white/beige, pattern is printed in red; scene is of British soldiers storming French ships (?) "LE HEROS & LE SUPERBE"; also shows British soldiers in India; Native Americans?; possible scenes from French and Indian War?; decorative lace band trim on left side. 3 metal rings on top; 1 tack on top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
copper engraving (printing process)
cotton (textile)
Curtain

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Sally Hinkle

Accession Number

1999.82

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