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Silkwork picture, round. Polychromatic floral border and central floral design. Other stitches: satin stitch, French knot, whip stitch, rice stitch, daisy stitch, feather stitch.
needlework (visual works)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
flannel
silk (textile)
Needlework
Needlework
"Wrought by Mrs. Rebecca Goddard in the 76th yr. of her age; Without pattern or mark. Completed Feb. 9/57 after a labor of four wks & three days." (handwritten)
Unknown
12 x 12 (HxW) (inches)
Estate of Mrs. Thomas Frothingham
1963.267
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