Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
1860
1939.390
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Counterpane
Object name
Counterpane
Date
1816
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 92 1/4 x 91 x 1/4 in. ( 234.3 x 231.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Loom-woven counterpane with white-on-white "candlewick" design; floral medallion at center surrounded by a series of three rectangular frames decorated with zigzag and diamond patterning, concentric octagons, and stylized floral elements; candlewick inscription along lower edge; fringe on three sides.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Allen Linn
Object Number
1943.319
Marks
pile: on lower edge: "John & Sarah Naefie 1816" and "GG 11/4"
Gallery Label
This coverlet was made for New York City residents John and Sarah Naefie, grandparents of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
