Picture, Needlework
- Object Name:
- Picture, Needlework
- Object ID:
- 1997.038
- Creator:
- Berry, Olive S. (1795-1874)
- Place of Origin:
- Rye, NH/Newington, NH
- Date:
- circa 1840
- Description:
- Needlework picture. Wool. Depicts a bouquet of roses on a square white panel. Off-white border with rose buds and leaves. Mounted on piece of cardboard. Attributed to Olive Shapley Locke Berry (1795-1874), Newington, NH.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool - Dimensions:
- H-10.25 W-10.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Attributed to Olive Shapley Locke (1795-1874) of Rye, NH, daughter of John Locke (1767-1814) and Abigail Jenness Locke (1769-1812). Notes that came with this piece refer to a sampler made by Olive S. Locke in 1807; NHHS did not receive the sampler. The notes were apparently attached to the back of the frame that held this needlework picture.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Philip Brady
- People:
- Berry, Olive S. (1795-1874)
- Subjects:
- Roses
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