Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Luce Center
Embroidery of fruit basket with bird
Object Number:
1955.9
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. ( 38.7 x 48.9 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular embroidered picture of various colors of silk floss on satin; basket with birds and plants in center encircled by vine and grape motif; stitches include satin, back, straight, outline, knots.
Gallery Label:
Sarah Ann Van Allen lived from 1806-1885.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen L. Nagle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
