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Needlwork picture

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-51454

Description

Berlinwork floral picture; chenile work flowers; some cross stitch; linen canvas; wool and silk thread; beige, tan brown, shades of green, rose, pink, white, on black background; gold, gilt wooden frame; under glass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Berlin woolwork
needlework (visual works)
needlework (visual works)
wool (hair)
silk (fiber)
linen (material)
wood (plant material)
Picture, Needlework

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25 3/8 x 23 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.221

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