Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacquard coverlet
Object name
Jacquard coverlet
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 )
Description
Red and blue wool and white cotton double cloth 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
Object Number
1943.418
Marks
woven: below each of (12) buildings depicted: "CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON / 1846"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





