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Pattern, Needlework

Object Name:
Pattern, Needlework
Object ID:
1980.012.02.36
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Needlework pattern, floral, pen ink on paper. Laid paper, watermarked: "W F FINCHE / 1830 / 1". Repetitive floral pattern, five horizontal rows. On each row, alternating blossom with stem and leaves that curves to right and then upward, then four dot diamond shape, then smaller 3-leaf off of stem with curlycue and single fruit, which is curved upward and to left. Then the 4-dot diamond and then alternates. Rows try to have a shift in pattern for diagonal alignment of diamonds and flowers in both left and right directions.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-6.5 W-8.6 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Joseph and Amelia Theriault
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