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Embroidered Picture (USA)

This is a Embroidered picture. It is dated ca. 1800 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery and paint on a silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in stem stitch on a plain weave foundation; hands and face painted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. H.P. Davison. It is credited Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison.

Its dimensions are

Frame H x W: 35.6 x 28.6 cm (14 x 11 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidered Picture (USA); silk embroidery and paint on a silk foundation; Frame H x W: 35.6 x 28.6 cm (14 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison; 1974-72-5

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