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Needlework and frame (Silkwork picture)
1811
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Natchez; Mississippi; Adams; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
- Metallic thread
Museum Object Number
2012.0004.003 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle.
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Object Number
2012.0004.003 A, B
Object Name
Needlework and frame (Silkwork picture)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Natchez; Mississippi; Adams; South; United States; North America
Date
1811
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: "E J" (ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: "Natchez 1811" (ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center
Inscription: "Ye Amaranths. ye roses. like the morn. / Sweet myrtles, & ye golden orange groves. / Joy giving love inspiring holy bower / Know in thy fragrant bosom thou contain'st / Innocence, fair & unspoiled as the lilly (sic)" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Outside of box
Inscription: "2012.0004.003 a,b Embroidered silk work picture /Shelf:B2" (printed, graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
- Metallic thread
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Painted
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered, hand-painted
Dimensions (inches)
23.5 (W) x 19.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.69 (W) x 49.53 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are of the area visible within the glass mat.
Frame: 28 3/16 x 25 x 2 1/8 in. (H x W x D)
Glass mat: L 20.750" x W 24.000".