1810-1825
GUSN-29523
Rectangular, white linen damask; large federal eagle; shield and fifteen stars. Floral motifs within acanthus wave scroll border. Outer band of scrolling vines; corners with foliate mask, medallion with classical figure's face framed by pair of cornucopias; flaming urn above. Along sides of band, fruit baskets encircled by cornucopias; hanging panel above.
tablecloths
table linens
damask
jacquard
weaving
linen (material)
textiles
acanthus (motif)
American
baskets (containers)
Classical
floral patterns
patriotism
urns
Linen, Table
Tablecloth
Linen
Damask
Jacquard
Eagle
Urn
Floral
Cornucopia
Fruit Basket
Classical Figure
Classical
America
Liberty
Patriotism
Acanthus
Unidentified Textile
Tablecloth
Woven in center: E PLURBUS UNUM
Unknown
105 (W) (inches)
1922.457
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