Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woven coverlet: lavender /cream, floral motif w/tasseled edg
Object Number:
1957.16
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 59 x 58 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 149.9 x 148.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Lavender and white cotton doubleweave tablecloth with intricate floral pattern; square, with circular medallion with cruciform motif enclosed in circular frame with undulating edge at center and irises on four sides; serpent and spades motif at each corner; tulip border and tasseled edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
