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Embroidery in the Society's Collection

Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1966

GUSN

GUSN-169755

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Description

SPNEA has an excellent collection of needlework from the mid-18th to the late-19th century. This work represents some of the finest art created by women during this time. This article looks at how the work reflects the expanding artistic role of women in American society.

Details

Additional Identification Number

Article ID 134

Collection Code

SC001

Collection Name

Old-Time New England

Reference Code

SC001.1966.056.203.001

Abstract

SPNEA has an excellent collection of needlework from the mid-18th to the late-19th century. This work represents some of the finest art created by women during this time. This article looks at how the work reflects the expanding artistic role of women in American society.

Date Notes

Volume 56, Number 203 (Winter, 1966)

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Record Details

Originator

Caroline Cole Hollingsworth (Author)

Publications Referencing This Collection

(1966). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Publisher Series

Old Time New England

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