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Picture
French or Italian (?)
first half 19th century
Object Place: France or Italy (?)
Medium/Technique
Linen ground with beadwork, and linen tape
Dimensions
65 x 54.5 cm (25 9/16 x 21 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1011
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionField: a lush naturalistic floral wreath within which is a stooping parrot. Border: broad bright blue bands with Empire style urns, pitti, lions and scrolling acanthus leaves. A medusa head in each corner. Translucent and opaque glass beads fixed to a tan linen ground by tan silk yarns. Good condition.