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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017
Coverlet, woven on the Jacquard loom
American
1833
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Wool and cotton; woven
Dimensions
241.5 x 198 cm (95 1/16 x 77 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mythena Taylor
Accession Number48.407
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBlue wool and cotton in design known as "Fourth of July"; circular floral medallions in body of coverlet; border of varied motifs including American eagle, monkeys, stars, rabbits, buildings, and the inscription, "A. Olmsted. Agriculture and Manufactures Are The Foundation of Our Independence, July 4, 1833". Quite badly worn; white cotton yellowed in most places.