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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