Jacob Haag coverlet; Jacquard double-cloth; Pennsylvania; 1854
Jacob Haag coverlet; Jacquard double-cloth; Pennsylvania; 1854
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- Description (Brief)
- Double-woven Jacquard coverlet with a center medallion, surrounded by "checks", and vines with leaves. The Double Rose pattern is used at the top and the bottom of the coverlet. At the bottom it is located just above the border. There is one border design present and it is found on three sides.The border design includes pillars, flowers, and diamonds. The two lower corners include the name of the maker and the date. The corners say:"MADE BY J*HAAG INEMAUS FOR (BLANK SPACE) 1854.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Coverlet
- coverlet, figured
- Date made
- 1854
- weaver
- Haag, Jacob
- Physical Description
- jacquard (overall production method/technique)
- double weave (overall production method/technique)
- double rose (border pattern)
- medallion (center pattern)
- red, white, blue (overall color)
- wool, cotton (overall material)
- blue (overall color)
- green (overall color)
- ID Number
- TE.T18374
- catalog number
- T18374.000
- accession number
- 1978.0634
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Elgin Groseclose
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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