Copperplate Printed Cotton Fragment with American Eagle

Cleveland Museum of Art

Copperplate printed cotton fragment with an American eagle. The fabric features a predominantly blue and white color scheme. The eagle is centered, facing right, with its wings spread. The eagle's body is dark blue with a white and blue striped shield on its chest, featuring 13 stars on the top and 13 stripes below. The eagle's head and wings have detailed lines, with the head turned to the right. The eagle stands on a basket or wreath. The background has vertical stripes behind the eagle. The fabric is decorated with a floral pattern featuring large flowers, leaves, and stems in white and blue. The flowers have detailed lines and petals, with some featuring a cluster of berries. The leaves are various shapes and sizes, with some curled or bent. The fabric has a rectangular shape with rough, frayed edges.