Original Owner C. Mesick

Coverlet

1836

Place madeNew York, United States, North America

Wool, cotton

Overall: 107 x 77 x 1/4 in. ( 271.8 x 195.6 x 0.6 cm )

Gift of Mrs. William T. Van Alstyne

1940.489

The design of this coverlet is sometimes referred to as the "Declaration of Independence" pattern.

DescriptionBlue wool and ivory cotton double-woven jacquard coverlet; six oval floral medallions at center, with border consisting of pairs of shield-bodied eagles separated either by the tower of Independence Hall or a pair of columns capped by Masonic emblem, with arcs of stars above; woven inscriptions on each short edge and in each lower corner.

MarkingsWoven on each short edge: "C. MESICK [inverted] C. MESICK [etc.]"; woven in each corner: "AGRICUL / TURE & MAN / UFACTURES. / ARE THE FOUND- / ATION OF / OUR INDE / PENDENCE. / JULY 4. / 1836."

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