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Crewelwork embroidery
Chair seat cover
Crewelwork embroidery
American (Boston, MA)
mid-18th century
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with wool and silk embroidery
Dimensions
44.2 x 51.3 cm (17 3/8 x 20 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Kennard Winsor
Accession Number43.1331
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSeat cover embroidered with floral pattern in tent stitch; naturalistic flowers shaded in red, pink, white and yellow, and blue with berries and buds; green, yellow, and white and blue stems and leaves; some elements outlined in yellow or white silk thread