2014.0045.004 Needlework, before conservation treatment
  • 2014.0045.004 Needlework, before conservation treatment
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Needlework (Crewelwork picture)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Place of Origin:

    Chester, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1786

  • Materials:

    Wool; Linen; Silk

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Woven (plain)

  • Museum Object Number:

    2014.0045.004


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2014.0045.004

Object Name

Needlework (Crewelwork picture)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Hunt Stockwell

Place of Origin

Chester, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1786

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; worked onto picture; "EY / CM / 1786" (embroidered silk)
2. Label; pinned on tag; "2014.45.4 / NEEDLEWORK" (graphite)

Materials

Wool; Linen; Silk

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

10.725 (L) , 8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

27.242 (L) , 20.32 (W)

Object Description

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