. "Cover or wall hanging\n1790\n\nThis patchwork cover was made at home or in a tailor\u2019s workshop. A variety of scenes celebrate military and cultural achievements, as well as everyday activities. The square second from the left on the top row shows a simplified balloon. This may refer to the first balloon flight in Prague, undertaken by French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard, although curiously Blanchard\u2019s flight is recorded as taking place after the date embroidered on the cover.\n\nBohemia, now Czech Republic (Prague)\nWool patchwork, appliqu\u00E9 in wool and silk and embroidered\nEmbroidered in French \u2018This piece was made in Prague 16 October 1790\u2019\nGiven by Louis C.G. Clarke\n\nFamily label for Europe 1600-1815:\n\nThis cover has lots of exciting scenes. Can you find a hot-air balloon taking off, soldiers hiding in the woods, a man falling off his horse and someone painting?\n\nWhat else can you see happening here? [09/12/2015]"@en . . .