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Coverlet, Agriculture & Manufactures pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with cream-colored designs. The fabric features a repeating pattern of medallions arranged in a grid, each medallion containing floral and leafy motifs. Between the medallions are star patterns and floral designs. The border of the fabric includes images of buildings, wings, and cannons. There are words printed in cream color on the fabric, including names and dates, specifically "Agriculture & Manufactures", "1831", and "Rhode Island".

Artwork details

Date:
1837
Medium:
Wool and cotton, woven
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
473 × 625 px
Museum record:
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