Table cloth: L; double key border
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 109 x 88 in. ( 276.9 x 223.5 cm )
Description:
White silk tablecloth with an all-over leaf pattern; wide double Greek key border; "L" embroidered in one corner.
Object Number:
INV.14613
Marks:
embroidered: in one corner: "L"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table cloth: E.A.L. 6. Berries and Vine border
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 104 x 170 in. ( 264.2 x 431.8 cm )
Description:
White linen tablecloth with an all-over leaf pattern; floral vine and berry border; intials "E. A. L./ 6." handwritten in one corner.
Object Number:
INV.14612
Marks:
handwritten: in one corner: "E. A. L./ 6."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7699
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablecloth: Strawberry Motif W/Fruit border
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 134 x 88 in. ( 340.4 x 223.5 cm )
Description:
White linen tablecloth with an all-over fruit motif (strawberrys, grapes, pineapple, etc.) and flowers; swag border with fruit and flowers.
Object Number:
INV.14611
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash: Welcome Home Lindy
Classification:
Date:
1927
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 26 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 67.3 cm )
Description:
White cotton souvenir banner printed, "WELCOME HOME LINDY" in black ink.
Object Number:
INV.1789
Marks:
printed: center: "WELCOME HOME LINDY"
handwritten: left of printing: "June 16, 1927"
Gallery Label:
On June 13, 1927, New York City marked the return of aviator Charles Lindbergh, dubbed "Lucky Lindy," from his solo transatlantic flight with a ticker-tape parade. Businesses and attendees, who numbered more than four million, displayed signs, buttons, and banners emblazoned with "welcome home" in celebration.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1927
eMuseum Object ID:
7687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stenciled quilt piece
Classification:
Date:
1811-1856
Medium:
Cotton, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 23.8 x 23.8 cm )
Description:
Square white cotton quilt piece with stenciled design; rose blossom with three leaves at center, with small blue bird perched on one leaf; one flower in each corner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alice Porter Seltzer, 1946
Object Number:
INV.11490ff
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
7674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pennant: Welcome Home... Charles A. Lindbergh
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1927
Medium:
Felt
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 26 1/4 in. ( 21.3 x 66.7 cm )
Description:
Blue felt souvenir pennant printed with an image of Charles Lindbergh along the hoist and the inscription, "CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH/ WELCOME HOME;" white felt hoist with green felt ties.
Object Number:
INV.1796
Marks:
printed: center: "CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH/ WELCOME HOME"
handwritten: on hoist: "Jany 16, 1907"
Gallery Label:
On June 13, 1927, New York City marked the return of aviator Charles Lindbergh, dubbed "Lucky Lindy," from his solo transatlantic flight with a ticker-tape parade. Businesses and attendees, who numbered more than four million, displayed signs, buttons, and banners emblazoned with "welcome home" in celebration.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1927
eMuseum Object ID:
7628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Needlework wall hanging
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 22 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 57.2 cm )
Description:
Cotton yarn needlework wall hanging; blue, teal, chartreuse, beige, tan, black and green leaves over a brown stripe on a natural cotton net.
Object Number:
INV.14654i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
7613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lace fragment
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 66 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 168.9 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk chantilly lace fragment with plain foot edge, overall floral design with scalloped and beaded outer edge.
Object Number:
INV.11682.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7611
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coverlet
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 80 x 81 in. ( 203.2 x 205.7 cm )
Description:
White cotton copperplate-printed toile coverlet with an allover pattern of vines, leaves and birds in red; white tape trim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Meade, Sr.
Object Number:
1942.242
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
7601
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jacquard coverlet
Classification:
Date:
1843
Medium:
Wool, cotton, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 90 x 76 x 1/2 in. ( 228.6 x 193 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Red, blue, green, and tan Beiderwand wool and cotton jacquard coverlet with linen backing and cotton batting; pattern consisting of bands of star-shaped medallions; border with pairs of birds (possibly phoenixes) separated by trees on three sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bruce Edward Aldini
Object Number:
1970.9
Marks:
woven: in lower left corner: "JOHN KA / UF MAN / 1843"
woven: in lower right corner: "JOHN KA / UF MAN / 1843 [inverted]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
7492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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