Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacquard coverlet
Object Number:
1941.744
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 88 3/4 x 72 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 225.4 x 183.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
woven: within stripe on one side: "CATHARINE E ROGERS"
Description:
Blue wool and white cotton double-weave jacquard coverlet composed of two vertical sections hand-sewn together; scrolling vines and scattered eight-pointed stars on dotted ground at center, with plain stripe across top and bottom and on either side; woven inscription within one side stripe.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this coverlet descended through the family of Mrs. Tarrant Putnam (nee Woodhull), who gave it to the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
