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Object Name |
Curtain, Doorway |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.00605, a |
Description |
The two door curtains are a pair of portieres, made of red wool lampas on point loom, with worsted warp and marool filler. The pattern repeats after 26". |
Dimensions |
W-54 inches |
Owned |
Andrew Potter |
Event |
capture and occupation of Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1870 |
Provenance |
This pair of wool door curtains is said to have hung behind Jefferson Davis' chair in the Executive Mansion in Richmond. Union soldiers reportedly cut them down with a sword. Lt. Col. Andrew Potter of North Adams, Massachusetts left them as relics of his estate. [Reproduction fabric is known as "Crenshaw Damask" and is used in the West Parlor, Center Parlor, and Library.] |
People |
Davis, Jefferson Davis family Potter, Andrew |
Search Terms |
Confederate Executive Mansion Confederate White House Evacuation of Richmond, April 2-3, 1865 Executive Mansion capture and occupation of Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1870 items captured by Union soldiers items taken items taken by Union soldiers White House of the Confederacy |