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Needlework and frame (Silkwork picture)
"Palemon's First Sight of Lavinia"
1805-1815
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Bethlehem; Pennsylvania; Northampton; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Paint
- Spangles
- Metallic thread
- Chenille
Museum Object Number
2012.0004.001 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle.
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Object Number
2012.0004.001 A, B
Object Name
Needlework and frame (Silkwork picture)
Title
"Palemon's First Sight of Lavinia"
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Bethlehem; Pennsylvania; Northampton; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1805-1815
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Tied on tag
Inscription: "2012.0004.001 A B / PIL" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sticker on backboard
Inscription: "EAMA 256 NO 8[illegible]2 NOP 1 / 257" / 3TQ32 / Palemon and Lavinia, / Bethlehem Seminary" (printed, ink)
Type: Label
Location: Sticker on backboard
Inscription: "RING COLLECTION / Pennsylvania - Witman embroidery / No. 174 Box 5 Slot 34" (printed, ink)
Type: Label
Location: Paper on backboard
Inscription: "3TQ32 / NO8832 0633" (printed, ink)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Paint
- Spangles
- Metallic thread
- Chenille
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Painted
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
15 (W) x 14.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.1 (W) x 37.465 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are of the area visible within the glass mat.
Measurements of frame: H 21.250" x W 21.250" x D 2.250.
Measurements of glass: L 15.250" x W 16.250".