1890-1920
GUSN-10399
Burgundy linen(?) canvas cross-stitched, floral (?) design in center. Cross-stitched with wool (?) yarn (light green, dark green, blue, dark red, light brown, light gold, light red). Blanket stitched at edges. Fringed. Floral design is possibly representing letter "B" or "F."
placemats
wool (textile)
cross-stitching
needlepoint (needleworking)
Needlepoint
Cross-stitched
MAT, PLACE
Cross stitch in center: ""B""
Unknown
10 5/8 x 13 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elsie Allen
1995.452
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