Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needlework picture
Object Number:
1946.88
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Silk, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 20 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 38.1 x 52.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Oval needlework picture in various colors silk floss, chenille and paint on horizontal rectangular silk ground, depicts a pastoral scene of a female child in raised chenille beside a lamb with a floral wreath around its neck, the sky and the head and arms of the figure are painted, the picture is framed in embroidered vine pattern with metal spangles, with a blue and white bow beneath, and a floral garland above suspended on the right and left and in the center with bow ties; stitches include satin, outline, couching and knots.
Gallery Label:
This embroidery was possibly done at the Misses Patten School in Hartford, Connecticut. The needlework done at that school is represented by some of the elements found in this picture--the floral garland suspended by bow ties and the spangles, for example.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
