Collection Highlights
Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832
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Luce Center
Tablecloth
Object Number:
1947.126
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 120 x 180 in. ( 304.8 x 457.2 cm )
Description:
White linen tablecloth with an all over laurel garland and anchor pattern.
Gallery Label:
This tablecloth was used by captain Watson Ferris (1804-1853), the donor's great uncle, who was the master of the ships "Liverpool," "Westchester," and "St. George."
Credit Line:
Gift of Misses Anna Gertrude Ferris, Katherine Livingstone Ferris & Mr. Gilbert Bishop Ferris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
