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Needlework picture (Silkwork picture)
Palemon
Sally Gilbert
1795-1810
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sally Gilbert (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hebron; Connecticut; Tolland; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
- Paint
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.0785 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0785 A
Object Name
Needlework picture (Silkwork picture)
Title
Palemon
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Sally Gilbert (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hebron; Connecticut; Tolland; New England; United States; North America
Date
1795-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On glass
Inscription: "PALEMON. / SALLY GILBERT HEBRON."
Type: Label
Location: Tied on tag
Inscription: "57.785 / A-C / TEX. STUDY / Exh. RM" (graphite)\
Type: Label
Location: Side of frame
Inscription: "57.785" (red paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
- Paint
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Painted
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered, hand-painted
Dimensions (inches)
13 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (W) x 39.37 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements are of the area visible within the frame.