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Owl Applique, Part of the Hewitt Coat of Arms, 1850-1900

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Artifact Overview

Abram Hewitt married Sarah Amelia Cooper, sister of his business partner Edward Cooper, in 1855. Owls formed part of the Hewitt family's coat-of-arms. Owl appliques like this one could be found on horse blankets and livery uniforms used at Ringwood Manor, the Cooper-Hewitt families' jointly owned summer estate in northern New Jersey.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Applique (Visual works)

Date Made

1850-1900

Location

On Loan - Ringwood State Park

Object ID

30.1542.186

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Material

Felt (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Backing (Textile material)
Jute (Fiber)

Technique

Embroidering

Color

Green
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 6 in
Length: 6.125 in

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Owl Applique, Part of the Hewitt Coat of Arms, 1850-1900