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Needlework picture (Crewelwork picture)
Sarah Smedley
1788
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sarah Smedley (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Chester; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1989.0058 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Harold O. Ladd in memory of Frances B. Ladd
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1989.0058 A
Object Name
Needlework picture (Crewelwork picture)
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
Sarah Smedley (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Chester; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1788
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On picture
Inscription: "Sarah Smedley / 1788" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: Tied on tag
Inscription: "Needle work- / #89.58 A / frame / 91.508" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitches
Dimensions (inches)
25.375 (W) x 32.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
64.452 (W) x 83.185 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are of the area visible within the frame.