Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Jacquard coverlet
Object name
Jacquard coverlet
Date
1845
Medium
Wool, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 88 1/2 x 74 x 1/4 in. ( 224.8 x 188 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Blue wool and white cotton double cloth jacquard coverlet composed of two vertical sections hand-sewn together; central design consisting of floral medallions enclosed in contiguous circles of stars; border of eagles alternating with stylized plant forms on three sides; woven inscription in each lower corner.
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