Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Coverlet: Cortland County
Title
Coverlet: Cortland County
Object name
Jacquard covelet
Date
1844
Medium
Wool, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 87 x 82 x 1/4 in. ( 221 x 208.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Blue wool and white cotton double cloth jacquard coverlet composed of two sections hand-sewn together; floral pattern arranged in blocks, with each block consisting of four roses surrounding a central daisy; border of shield-breasted eagles on three sides.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Hardy
Object Number
1939.590
Marks
woven: in each lower corner: "J. IMPSON / 1844" inside rectangle
woven: along lower edge: "CORTLAND COUNTY . . ."
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this coverlet belonged the Anne Moore Knowles, the donor's grandmother.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.