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Textile, embroidered (Crewelwork panel)
1730-1780
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
New London; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1049
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1049
Object Name
Textile, embroidered (Crewelwork panel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
New London; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Date
1730-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1049" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Crewel / Parrot / Piece" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Once pinned to the panel
Inscription: "Miss Mary Elizabeth Beach / Vine Hill West Hartford", written on this card is "Piece of Bedhangings / saved when New London / was burned by the British / Hand made linen embroider / ed in crewels in tent-stitch"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
61.75 (W) x 11.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
156.845 (W) x 28.575 (L)
Measurement Notes
Mounting boards dimensions: Width 68.5 inches x Length 15.25 inches