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
ca. 1750
1815-1830
1820-1840
ca. 1770
June 30, 1814 (dated)
1757 (dated)
ca. 1810
1700-1701
1700-1701
ca. 1875