Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacquard coverlet
Object Number:
1943.418
Date:
1846
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 86 1/2 x 80 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 219.7 x 204.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
woven: below each of (12) buildings depicted: "CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON / 1846"
Description:
Red and blue wool and white cotton double-woven jacquard coverlet composed of two horizontal sections hand-sewn together; with twelve images of the Capitol building in Washington enclosed in oval wreaths and interspersed with floral medallions, and Double Rose border on two sides.
Credit Line:
Purchase
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