New York "Agriculture & Manufactures" coverlet woven for E. Cotes, 1832, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.157
Description
Jacquard Coverlet
Tied Double Cloth
Design: Independence Hall, eagles, masonic emblems (on colonial fluted pillars) on sides, four floral medallions.
Corner: Inscription: "AGRICULTURE & MAN/UFACTURES/ ARE THE FOUND/ATION OF/ OUR INDE/PENDENCE/ JULY 4/ 1832".
E. Cotes woven at bottom.
2 selvedges
1 bound
1 fringe
undyed cotton and blue wool
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
