Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Luce Center
Printed textile of steam frigate
Title
Printed textile of steam frigate
Object name
Kerchief
Date
1815-1820
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 22 1/4 x 28 in. ( 56.5 x 71.1 cm )
Description
Cotton copper-engraved kerchief with central image of the Steam Frigate Fulton the First surrounded by sixteen medallions and sixteen vignettes depicting American sports; printed in red ink on a white ground; decorative border.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.119
Marks
printed: around central image: "STEAM FRIGATE FULTON THE FIRST/ LENGTH 154 FEET BREADTH 37 FEET, MOUNTS 34,56 POUNDERS"
printed: at four corners in medallions: "AMERICAN/ SPORTS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
