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Jacquard coverlet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850 C-1876 C

GUSN

GUSN-53784

Description

Central, large round floral medallion; four federal eagles in corners; square feather frame. Border of scrolling commas and large leaves in corners; white design on ground of blue, brown, green and pink stripes. Blue and white fringe sides; selvage top and bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jacquard coverlets
cotton (textile)
fringe
hand weaving
jacquard
weaving
textiles
wool (textile)
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Cotton
Wool
Fringe
Woven
Jacquard
Geometric
Floral
Eagle
Unidentified Textile
BEDSPREAD

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

77 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1944.427

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