Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Jacquard coverlet
Object Number:
1941.919
Date:
1837
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 94 1/2 x 71 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 240 x 181.6 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
woven: in each corner: "MARY / SNYDER / 1837"
Description:
Blue wool and white cotton double cloth jacquard coverlet; central design composed in three columns, the central column with quartets of eagles encircled in stars alternating with floral medallions, and flanking columns with alternating floral motifs; border consisting of tree with bird and animals alternating with urn and flowers; woven inscription in square frame at each corner; fringe on lower edge.
Credit Line:
Purchase
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