Handwoven Coverlet

1936

Howard H. Sherman

Associated Names
Howard H. Sherman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative textile design, featuring a repeating pattern with stylized floral and geometric motifs in red on a grid layout. It includes eagles with spread wings holding shields, stars, vine-like flourishes, the text "United We Stand Divided We Fall," "Under This We Prosper," and the date "1841." The name "J. Cunningham" and location info suggest it was produced in Hartford, Oneida, New York. A horseback figure carrying a flag is also included in the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 90" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.656

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HOWARD H. SHERMAN '36

Wikidata ID

Q64574466

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