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Coverlet

James Alexander

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with beige design. Square shape. Beige design made of intricate floral patterns and stars. Four large symmetrical floral patterns in a grid. Each floral pattern consists of multiple flowers, leaves, and stems. Stars scattered throughout the design. Beige text in four corners: Top left: "F 250", "N.Y. 850", Top right: "1858", "DEC 4", "BLOOD", "RIVER NY". Bottom left: "MARY ANN", "WOOD", "DEC 4", "1858". Bottom right: "MARY ANN", "WOOD", "DEC 4", "1858".

Artwork details

Date:
1828
Medium:
Cotton and wool, woven
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
514 × 625 px
Museum record:
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