Object Details
Description
This small rectangular piece has a “printwork” embroidered picture of a rural scene in an oval shape. It could be English or American, done in the early 19th century. A stately home, a woman and child, three deer, and a dog are pictured. One large tree, and smaller trees in the background, can be seen. The ground is ivory silk satin backed with linen and the threads are silk. The stitches are back, seed, and straight.
“Printwork” is embroidery done in very small black stitches, duplicating an engraving.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Elsie Quinby
ID Number
TE.E392922
catalog number
E392922
accession number
214358
Object Name
embroidery, picture
Physical Description
silk (ground material)
linen (ground material)
silk (thread material)
Measurements
overall: 6 1/8 in x 4 1/2 in; 15.5575 cm x 11.43 cm
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Embroidered Pictures
Textiles
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_633590