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Needlework Picture

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-103848

Description

Embroidered needlework picture with black thread on white cotton ground. Depicts two people, one riding a donkey and the other leading it. Farm house in background with large tree framing the right side. Mounted in a painted gold molded wood frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needlework (visual works)
glass (material)
Picture, Needlework

Additional Identification Number

3578

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles E. Deane, Ruthven Deane, and Miss Mary Deane Dexter

Accession Number

1932.741

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