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Needlework Picture

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-10537

Description

Needlework on perforated paper. Design shows a cross draped with fronds and flowers; red flowers at base. Wrapped in 1995.525.2.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needlework (visual works)
silk (fiber)
paper (fiber product)
Picture, Needlework

Inscription

In needlepoint (1995.525.1): ""I think of thee."" Handwritten in ink on piece of paper (1995.525.2): ""Will Josephine please accept this/ trifte (?) from her teacher, Miss H. Safford.""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Elsie Allen

Accession Number

1995.525.1

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