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Pattern, Needlework

Object Name:
Pattern, Needlework
Object ID:
1980.502.38
Description:
Pattern, needlework, bird, paper-pounce. Scene of fanciful bird standing on ground. Four small rounded hills to represent ground along bottom edge. Bird facing right. On right side is a plant with three hanging blossoms, a couple buds or fruit, four leaves, and stems. In center behind bird are some vertical leaves, blossom, and three vertical clusters of grapes. On left side is a plant with two blossoms, four fruits that vaguely resemble strawberries, three leaves, stems, and a couple t tendrils. In foreground are three smaller plants coming out of the ground. Portions of this pattern are duplicates of 1980.502.39.2. Bird is different. Foreground plants are same. Several elements of central and right side plants are same. Left-hand plant has a similar overall shape. Left-hand edge cut in jagged pattern with scissors. Top center on front written in pencil script: "Miss Bryant". To right of that is "300" with zeroes superscript and underlined.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-11.9 W-15.8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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