Bristol board needlework pattern with unfinished needlework. Printed on front in black ink in old English script "The Old / Oaken Bucket." Image of a well with bucket resting on top. Ground around well has been partially embroidered with green yarn, steel needle is still attached.
needlework (visual works)
Pattern
Pattern, Needlework
Pattern, Needlework
Front: "The Old / Oaken Bucket" Left selvage: "Old Oaken Bucket No. 100" Right selvage: "PARKER'S PATTERN" (Printed)
3146
Unknown
Probably American
8 1/2 x 21 (HxW) (inches)
1940.327
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