Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Textile Fragment
Object Number
1971-02-6
Description
Textile fragment with four cut edges and printed patriotic motifs. Alternating white and brown vertical bands, the white containing paisley motifs surrounding scenes of cannons, flags, drums, and the Liberty Bell, and the brown containing laurel wreaths surrounding a sunrise scene with an eagle at the top and American centennial shield at the bottom. The two are separated by thin red stripes with stars and brown stripes with repeating text "Our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor" and "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Roller printed fabric.
Provenance
Accession records indicate the fragment may be from the American Print Works, Fall River, MA.
Category
Date Made
1876
Dimensions
Width 9.5", Height 7"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
