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American (New England)
1725–75
Object Place: United States, New England
Medium/Technique
Wool embroidery on linen with wool lining and wool twill tape binding
Dimensions
12 x 19 x 3.1 cm (4 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Biggin
Accession Number64.2019
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCrewels on linen canvas. Worked with yellow, white, brown, tan and shades of red, green, blue and purple yarns on a dark green background in tent stitch. Original pink tape edging and lining. Design on back shows one animal on either side of a large central flower. On front is an over-all floral design. Condition farily good but green ground deteriorating in some areas.