Piece 1826

"Piece" is a printed cotton textile designed by Hodge Printworks in 1826. The design features a repeating pattern of a classical column topped with a bouquet of stylized flowers, set against a background of vertical red stripes. The use of the classical column, a symbol of order and stability, reflects the enduring influence of Neoclassical design during this period. The piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistry and technical skill of American textile production in the 19th century.