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Printed cotton: General Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846
Probably American
1846
Object Place: U.S.A. (probably)
Medium/Technique
Print on cotton
Dimensions
48.2 x 37.5 cm (19 x 14 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Streeter
Accession Number59.1053
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular piece, "General Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846." Roller and block print in shades of neutral purple, olive, gold and red. General seated, side-saddle, on horse at center pointing to battle scene sketchily indicated in distance. Scene framed by branches of flowers on olive and purple ground. Selvedge at right.