1850 possibly
Window treatment?
Red jacquard weave floral design; Four pieces sewn together to create 35" x 24" piece; selvedge edges seamed CF (running stitch in tan thread); horizontal seam (running stitch plus whip stitch in maroon) the 3/4” seam either side; 1-1.5” seam at top (open ends - casing?) and 3.5” seam at bottom; possibly used as a curtain or table cover; stitching very coarse First jacquard loom was set up in this country in philadelphia in 1, good condition, but stained
Provenance:
Greenwood, Dr. Mary,Home Ec. staff, of UConn; Donated Dec 1949
Construction Label:
Wool damask
1949T 1850.340
Red jacquard weave floral design; Four pieces sewn together to create 35" x 24" piece; selvedge edges seamed CF (running stitch in tan thread); horizontal seam (running stitch plus whip stitch in maroon) the 3/4” seam either side; 1-1.5” seam at top (open ends - casing?) and 3.5” seam at bottom; possibly used as a curtain or table cover; stitching very coarse First jacquard loom was set up in this country in philadelphia in 1, good condition, but stained
Provenance:
Greenwood, Dr. Mary,Home Ec. staff, of UConn; Donated Dec 1949
Construction Label:
Wool damask
1949T 1850.340