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Square

This is a Square. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Gertrude Bilhuber. It is credited Gift of Gertrude Bilhuber.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 63 × 43.5 cm (24 13/16 × 17 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed inscription at top: "The Arms of All Nations" and "In Union Is Strength"

Cite this object as

Square; cotton; H x W: 63 × 43.5 cm (24 13/16 × 17 1/8 in.); Gift of Gertrude Bilhuber; 1969-9-2

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