1837
Mid-Atlantic district,
Central&North America
Central&North America
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Coverlet
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWool and cotton, woven
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Size103 3/4 x 79 3/4 in. (263.5 x 202.6 cm)
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Geography detailsProbably made in
Mid-Atlantic district,
Central&North America -
Country today
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Date1837
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CultureAmerican
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This double cloth coverlet is woven in one wide panel of undyed cotton and dark blue wool. The central field has large floral medallions, and the borders are decorated with images of eagles with outspread wings alternating with Masonic symbols.
