Apotheosis of Franklin, Medium: linen warp, cotton weft Technique: copperplate printed on plain weave, One of four fragments of cotton, copperplate printed in red design known as American Independence, Apotheosis of Franklin, etc. the design shows Washington in a chariot drawn by leopards, standing and behind him a female figure holding a shield on which 'American Independence 1776' is inscribed. Franklin is shown with a female figure carrying a liberty cap on the staff; above them a scroll: 'Where Liberty Dwells There is my Country.', England, ca. 1780, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile, Textile