Pattern, Needlework

Object Name:

Pattern, Needlework

Object ID:

1995.654.01

Description:

Cross-stitch pattern on paperboard. Printed and grided pattern decoration of purse with a inverted U-shaped frame and frame hinge with locking mechanism at top. Body hangs below that. At bottom of pattern are additional fringe or decorations that hang down in form of strung beads. The pattern has been filled in with a series of repetitive strawberries horizontally across top. Below that is band of oak leaves, acorns, and a branch. At very bottom is a different arrangement of oak leaves, acorns, and a branch. On right side are three grid units drawn to create more space on right side. The original grid is 10 x 10. Narrow band across bottom. Strawberries and band at bottom are light red color. Leaves and nuts are in shades of green, brown, and deep reds. On frame at top (metal) are leaves, stems, and berries leading up from hinge area, up sides toward top center. In top center is group of flowers and fruit in basket. There are some areas with / lines where the stitch would be only done one way. There are "0" where a certain color thread might be used. Lower left corner printed italics: "a Paris chez Martin Palais de Justice No. 4". Light green color applied to beads at bottom. Metal band or frame at top is in yellow. On back at top printed in ink "NHHS". Below that "From Charlotte Mo..ion Brooks"

Material:

Paper
Metal

Dimensions:

H-11.5 W-8.75 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection