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Quilt, Marsailles type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a decorative design. The fabric is white and appears to be made of a thin material, possibly cotton or linen. It has a wavy edge around all sides. The fabric features a repeating pattern of leaves and flowers in a light gray color. In the center of the fabric, there is a prominent design featuring two birds facing each other on either side of a banner. The banner contains text that reads "PLURIBUS UNUM". Above the birds are several stars. The background of the image is white, with a thick black border around the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1876
Medium
Cotton, woven
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
579 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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