1850 (19th c.)
Fabric sample
Cotton square (10.5”x17”) with two large heavily embroidered floral basket motifs in metallic, red, gray & black threads. Variety of stitches incl back stitch, cross stitch and chain stitch. Cotton fabric shows seams along 3 sides. Card notes similar piece labeled Macedonia, 19th c in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts the metallic yarn was rare which meant it was probably used for decorative or ceremonial reasons. Each of 2 motifs measures 5.5" x 10"; mounted; very good condition: embroidery is excellent, but colors have bled onto white backing.
Provenance:
Gard, nellie
Construction Label:
embroidery
1933T 1850.97
Cotton square (10.5”x17”) with two large heavily embroidered floral basket motifs in metallic, red, gray & black threads. Variety of stitches incl back stitch, cross stitch and chain stitch. Cotton fabric shows seams along 3 sides. Card notes similar piece labeled Macedonia, 19th c in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts the metallic yarn was rare which meant it was probably used for decorative or ceremonial reasons. Each of 2 motifs measures 5.5" x 10"; mounted; very good condition: embroidery is excellent, but colors have bled onto white backing.
Provenance:
Gard, nellie
Construction Label:
embroidery
1933T 1850.97