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Berlin Woolwork Plaque

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-36866

Description

Carved wooden plaque with berlin woolwork decoration; polychrome; red background; depicts deer with antlers with flowers and foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plaques (flat objects)
needlework (visual works)
wood (plant material)
carving (processes)
needlework (visual works)
Berlin woolwork
wool (textile)
yarn
figure- and animal-derived motifs
scrolling foliage
Plaque

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 x 9 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Caroline M. Smith

Accession Number

1934.1237

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