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Embroidery Sample

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-13104

Description

Hand knit sample of a flamestitch or chevron in rows of greens and reds with black and white outline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

embroidering
Bargello work
knitting (process)
wool (textile)
Needlework
Embroidery
Embroidery

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 4 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. James P. Tolman

Accession Number

1924.454

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