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Tablecover

J. Cunningham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red fabric with gold patterning. Square shape with frayed edges. Border on all sides with varied designs: some sections have geometric shapes, others have repeating text and images. Main body of fabric features symmetrical floral patterns, birds and stars. Text on border includes phrases 'THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN', 'FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN', and 'MARCH 1862'. Gold color on red background gives an aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
Cotton (?) and wool, woven
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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