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2018-315, Painted Textile
Printed Textile, Centennial Print
2018-315, Painted Textile

Printed Textile, Centennial Print

Dateca. 1876
OriginAmerica
MediumCotton
DimensionsOH: 14 7/8" x OW: 18"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2018-315
DescriptionThis is a rectangular textile fragment of roller-printed cotton in alternating stripes of 1) scrolling leafy fronds each containing a bird, liberty cap, and shield with the motto "1876 PEACE" with a spread eagle perched atop each grouping; and 2) scrolling leafy fronds each containing a "1776" bell with a trophy group of flags, drums, and cannons. The colors are brown, orange, red, and blue. A narrow stripe between the larger stripes of leafy fronds contains the slogan, "LIFE, LIBERTY,AND THE PURSUIT OFHAPPINESS."
Inscribed"PEACE 1876" "1776" "LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS"
ProvenanceEx coll. Pat Nickols, Textile fragment EF0318