Cloth Fragment
- Object Name:
- Cloth Fragment
- Object ID:
- 1977.047.06
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- Cloth Fragment. Design patented by Joseph B. Altemus (1829-1912), Philadelphia, PA; May 16, 1876; Patent Number D009276. Commemorative, printed for the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia, PA. 42 flags printed in a rectangular block; groups of six rows of seven flags; surrounded by alternating red, white and blue triangle band border; three multi-colored 17.25" printed pattern repeats on a cotton plain weave ground. Three piece construction all 24.75" complete loom widths, of 4.25", 13", and 34" lengths, horizontally seamed by hand 0.25". Two selvedges, text "FLAG OF ALL NATIONS / PATENT APPLIED FOR" printed on one side, other side pressed under 0.50". Two raw edges, one pressed under 0.25" with pinholes from prior stitching (now removed).
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-24.5 L-61.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Collected by William L. Warren, the donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of William L. Warren
- Subjects:
- Flags, Banners, Textiles roller printed, Textile printing, Textiles printed, Quilts
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