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Pattern, Needlework

Object Name:
Pattern, Needlework
Object ID:
1980.502.55
Description:
Pattern, needlework, romantic scene. Black and blue pencil rendering of a scene of large tree in center with many small leaves. Bird sitting in tree just left of center. Bird approaching tree from right in flight. To left of tree on ground is figure on horseback facing right with stylized costume holding flowers in one hand. Plants on ground. Behind horse is a tall slender tree and a bird flying to the right away from that tree. On ground to right of central tree are two female figures in long flaring dresses. Both facing left. The left figure has flowers in her left hand. The right-hand figure has floral decorations on dress. Further to right is a slender tree. In front of all this and below that design are two simplified prancing deer facing each other with simple stems below them to represent grass. Lower left corner is pencil rendering showing through from back of four rabbits sitting upright. In lower left corner is rabbit facing right, the next two are facing left and the last is facing back. No artist signature or mark.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-19 W-24.1 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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