Pattern, Needlework
- Object Name:
- Pattern, Needlework
- Object ID:
- 1980.502.12
- Description:
- Needlework pattern, squirrel and birds. Pattern on paper. Vertically oriented, fanciful design with plants and animals. At bottom edge, three rounded hills. Rabbit facing right on central hill; deer facing left on right-hand hill. In center, one major stem extending upward with slight curves to it. Smaller stems at bottom that extend to right and left. Smaller stems, fanciful flowers and blossoms in pencil. Further up, squirrel sitting on branch on right side facing left. Squirrel sitting upright with something in its paws. On other side of central stem, fanciful bird facing right. Appears to have fruit in its mouth. At very top, two, almost symmetrical birds facing outward. Blossom between them. Designs of animals and plants done in pencil. Many pencil lines enhanced with blue pencil. At top, secondary partial sketch of left and right-hand birds. Secondary birds spaced further apart from their current locations. At base of two large birds, number of vertical pencil marks as if someone tried to scratch out design.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-35.2 W-17.9 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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