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Handwoven Coverlet

Howard H. Sherman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative textile design, featuring a repeating pattern with stylized floral and geometric motifs in red on a grid layout. It includes eagles with spread wings holding shields, stars, vine-like flourishes, the text "United We Stand Divided We Fall," "Under This We Prosper," and the date "1841." The name "J. Cunningham" and location info suggest it was produced in Hartford, Oneida, New York. A horseback figure carrying a flag is also included in the design.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3539 × 4473 px
Public Domain
Yes
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