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Needlework Picture

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1799

GUSN

GUSN-37858

Description

This needlework picture depicts a large-scale bouquet of flowers tied with a bow at the stems. It is worked in silk on silk satin, using satin and split stitches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needlework (visual works)
embroidering
satin
silk (textile)
education
floral patterns
Satin
Silk
Embroidered
Floral
Education
Picture, Needlework

Inscription

""1799"" ""M/H""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1935.588

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