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Rayadillo fabric swatch , 1898

 Item
Identifier: 2014.041.1.6.1-2
Rayadillo fabric swatch

Scope and Contents

Swatch of rayadillio fabric Shanafelt allegedly cut from the pant leg of a dead Spanish soldier. Enclosed handwritten note reads: I put in a piece of Spanish uniform taken of [off] a Spaniard killed in fight. That is the kind of cloth their uniforms are made of. With love Dick.

Dates

  • Existence: 1898

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (2 document boxes, 2 oversize boxes.)

Language of Materials

No linguistic content; Not applicable

Physical Description

Heavy-weight, dark blue striped cotton rayadillio fabric swatch.

Dimensions

Approximately 5.7 x 10.6 cm

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496