Cloth Fragment
- Object Name:
- Cloth Fragment
- Object ID:
- 1975.056.50
- Creator:
- American Print Works
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- American Print Works, Fall River, MA
- Date:
- circa 1876
- Description:
- Cloth fragment. Documentary. Manufactured by the American Print Works, possibly commemorating the national centennial in 1876. Cotton plain weave. Roller-printed pattern with a 3.5" x 3.4" repeat of black portrait medallions of George Washington and red shields bearing scales of justice, "PEACE."/ "1776", two black budding sprigs, one on each side. Four raw edges. See also quilt with center fragment of identical fabric 1971.029.
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- W-5 L-5.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Manufactured by American Print Works, Fall River, MA. Produced in 1876 for the national centennial celebration.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of William L. Warren
- Subjects:
- Textile printing, Textiles plate printed, Justice, Scales, Presidents, Centennial
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