Original Owner
Mary Snyder
Jacquard coverlet
1837
Place madeUnited States, North America
ProbablyTappan, New York
Wool, cotton
Overall: 94 1/2 x 71 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 240 x 181.6 x 1.3 cm )
Purchase
1941.919
MarkingsWoven in each corner: "MARY / SNYDER / 1837"
ClassificationsTEXTILES
DescriptionBlue wool and white cotton double cloth jacquard coverlet; central design composed in three columns, the central column with quartets of eagles encircled in stars alternating with floral medallions, and flanking columns with alternating floral motifs; border consisting of tree with bird and animals alternating with urn and flowers; woven inscription in square frame at each corner; fringe on lower edge.Object NameJacquard coverlet
