Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacquard coverlet
Object Number:
1942.407
Date:
1843
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 103 1/4 x 79 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 262.3 x 202.6 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
woven: on upper and lower edges: "FISHKILL.D.COUNTY.1843 SAMUEL VERPLANCK [then repeated, but from right to left]"
Description:
Red wool and white cotton double-woven jacquard coverlet; oval frame of scrolling leaves with floral motif at center surrounded by rectangular border of stylized flowers and leaves; border of leaves around edge.
Gallery Label:
This covelet was made for Samuel Verplanck, great-uncle of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
