Item 4: Colvmbvs [sic] Sighting America, designed and woven at the Arlington Mills, Lawrence, Massachvsetts V.S.A. [sic]
Scope and Contents
Blue-green tint of image showing Columbus sighting America with members of his crew on board ship. Printed on reverse: "Columbus Sighting America" Lawrence, Massachusetts. Tapestry woven at Arlington Mills in Lawrence for Columbian Exposition in 1893, after painting by H.F. Pluddermann, Berlin 1836. Jacquard weaving donated by Lithuanina community to Lawrence Public Library." Photocard by Immigrant City Archives, Lawrence, Mass., Photo by Jonas Stundza. 1978-1982. 9 x 14 cm.
Format: Postcard.
Dates
- 1842-2003
Language of Materials
Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
6.33 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853