Mat, Table
- Object Name:
- Mat, Table
- Object ID:
- 2002.637.07
- Date:
- 1875-1910
- Description:
- Table mat or bureau covering. Front is a three-panel construction of twill woven blue felted wool; middle panel measures 15.5", seamed and top stitched with herringbone stitches of white cotton thread to two rectangles on each side of 3.25" and 2.5" widths. Scrolling border designs in clear glass beads, shells, braided trim, and metal balls. Braided trim constructed of a silk-wrapped bast core yarn. Beige ribbed ribbon with metal beads arranged in a leaf pattern on one side with blue enameled glass beaded fringe at two bottom corners. White beaded cross appliques on the corners opposite the tassels. Two edges are finished with blanket stitches in white cotton thread followed by multiple rows of white herringbone stitches. Top and bottom have been pressed under and top stitched with herringbone stitches. Backed in a darker blue cotton rib and top stitched to the front with orange herringbone stitches on all four sides.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Glass
Shell
Metal
Silk
Bast
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-12 L-22 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in collection.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Wool, Shells, Silk, Cotton, Bast Fiber, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Tassels, Crosses, Mats, Textiles, Handwork
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