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Wholecloth stenciled coverlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige background with a thin black border around the edge. Eight circular designs, each with orange, yellow, and red flowers around a dark green center; each circular design has small dark leaves around its edge. The circles are arranged in three rows: one in the center, and three in each of the other two rows. The center circle is different with a white center; it has orange flowers with green leaves. There are two narrow vertical lines on either side of the center; they have a small repeating design. There is a thick border around the edge with a floral pattern in orange and green.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820–40
Medium
Painted cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
544 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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