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Picture
probably German
early 19th century
Object Place: Germany
Medium/Technique
Linen canvas ground with wool embroidery, gold pigment and black flock
Dimensions
47.5 x 41.5 cm (18 11/16 x 16 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt
Accession Number50.2307
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCanvas ground, embroidered in cross stitch with pale orange-pink wool. Pattern rendered by unembroidered areas of canvas, painted gold and lined with black flock. Chinoiserie design showing pagodas, stairs and figures connected by undulating branches. Canvas split in some of the gold areas. Wool faded. Repairs show as spots of lighter colored wool.