Pattern, Needlework
- Object Name:
- Pattern, Needlework
- Object ID:
- 1995.654.02
- Description:
- Cross-stitch pattern on paper of decorative purse with metal frame at top, a cloth cross-stitch body and decorative beads hung from bottom. The very top edge of frame is missing. On side of frame is a slightly fanciful floral pattern leading toward center where there is a single flower pattern. Pattern includes flowers and stems and some small leaves. In the cross-stitch area at top is a two-repeat pattern of rose blossoms, stems, and leaves. Below that is horizontal geometric pattern in blue. Larger floral arrangement with roses, buds, leaves, stems, and three other small blossoms. Horizontal blue geometric pattern. At bottom is a floral arrangement with blossoms in center and leaves and stems extending to the sides. Blue band across bottom. Frame color is yellow. Colors in flowers are shades of green, blue, red, brown, and yellow. 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: "a Paris chez Martin Palais de Justice No. 4". Lower right corner: "Depose." The whole paper is glued to blue cloth with small white pattern in it.
- Material:
- Paper, Textile
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-10 W-7.6 inches
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