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Needlework pattern (Berlin work pattern)
1840-1866
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
Germany or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Paper
- Ink
Museum Object Number
2004.0071.108
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Van Tassel-Bauman American Antiques
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Object Number
2004.0071.108
Object Name
Needlework pattern (Berlin work pattern)
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
Germany or United States; Europe or North America
Date
1840-1866
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On the front
Inscription: "BERLIN WORK PATTERN / For Sofa Pillow, Footstool, Bag, Ottoman, or Fender-Stool, &c. &c." (printed, ink)
Type: Label
Location: On the reverse
Inscription: "04.71.108" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Paper
- Ink
Techniques
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
5.25 (W) x 8.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.335 (W) x 20.637 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Belolan, Nicole. 2009 "'The Blood of Murdered Time': Berlin Wool Work in America, 1840-1865". 218 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in American Material Culture
• Published: p. 144, fig. 64; information on pattern, p. 112 & Published: p. 182, fig. 79; information on color, p. 168 & information on pattern, p. 168