1840-1865
GUSN-29299
Oblong; black wool felt. Cream felt eagle appliqued at center. Stars in corner. Double-edged van dyked edging. All top-stitched in yellow silk. Tan glazed linen backing.
table linens
appliqué (technique)
felt (textile)
glazing (coating)
linen (material)
silk (textile)
textiles
wool (textile)
tin (metal)
geometric patterns
stars
Mat, Furniture
Mat, Table
Wool
Silk
Linen
Felt
Tin Glazed
Appliqued
Eagle
Geometric
Star
Unidentified Textile
Mat, Table
Dudley, Eliza, 1778-1856 (Maker)
6 1/2 (W) (inches)
Gift of Susanna Willard
1921.60
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