Jacquard double-cloth "Bird of Paradise" coverlet, 19th C.
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
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coverlet, figured
- date made
- 19th century
- Physical Description
- double weave (overall production method/technique)
- bird of paradise (overall pattern)
- blue (overall color)
- white (overall color)
- wool, cotton (overall material)
- ID Number
- TE.T4560
- catalog number
- T04560.000
- accession number
- 069191
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Charles D. Walcott
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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