Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Counterpane
Object Number:
1943.319
Date:
1816
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 92 1/4 x 91 x 1/4 in. ( 234.3 x 231.1 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
pile: on lower edge: "John & Sarah Naefie 1816" and "GG 11/4"
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.
Gallery Label:
This coverlet was made for New York City residents John and Sarah Naefie, grandparents of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Allen Linn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
