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Cutwork Ship Picture

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1800-1833

GUSN

GUSN-8037

Description

White paper on navy blue paper with "negative" cut-out design. Floral and leaf border with floral medallion at corners; heart-shape at center of each side. Center of navy blue paper has white applied cut-out of three-masted ship. Highlighted with ink markings; flying an American '14 star flag. Backed with brown paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cut-paper work
cutwork
gilding
glass (material)
molding (forming)
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Picture
Picture

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 27 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.341

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