Pattern, Needlework
- Object Name:
- Pattern, Needlework
- Object ID:
- 1980.502.09
- Description:
- Embroidery pattern, paper and pencil. Somewhat formal still-life of plants and birds. Assemblage of birds and fanciful plants in a roughly symmetrical pattern. In foreground at bottom, three swans on either sides in lower corners. The two closer ones facing towards center. Third facing outward. Bottom portion, center, two curved, somewhat symmetrical stems that curve outward, then back towards center. In center, near bottom, parrot-like bird facing right with long tail feathers leading off to left. Sitting on branch in middle of fanciful leaves and blossoms. Above it, an array of fanciful leaves leading to top of page. Above central parrot, two other birds, facing sides of sheet with their heads turned back upwards and towards center. Somewhat long tail feathers. Fanciful leaves almost tend to be curlycue designs with their curved patterns. A few possible, slightly-round fruits scattered throughout. Slight bulges on back of sheet and huge tears indicating pencil pressure from front.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-35.8 W-37.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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