Jacquard double-cloth "Bird of Paradise" coverlet, 19th C.

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Description:

Complete coverlet; Figured and Fancy design; Jacquard, double-woven. Blue and white double weave, no fringe. 1. (border) flowers 2. (center) birds perched in flowering trees in ogee meanders surrounding medallions. Sometimes known as the Bird of Paradise design

Date Made: 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Charles D. Walcott

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T4560Catalog Number: T04560.000Accession Number: 069191

Object Name: coverlet, figured

Physical Description: double weave (overall production method/technique)bird of paradise (overall pattern)blue (overall color)white (overall color)wool, cotton (overall material)

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-5a19-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_620447

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