Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Luce Center
Coverlet
Object Number:
1962.50
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 73 x 88 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 185.4 x 224.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Double-woven coverlet with geometric pattern of striped and checkerboard blocks in dark blue wool and white (now discolored) cotton.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this coverlet was made in eastern New York state.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. R. P. Staszewski
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
