Needlework Picture of a Bouquet of Flowers by Unknown Maker

Dateca. 1790

MediumSilk embellishment threads on a silk satin ground (fiber identification by eye)

DimensionsFramed: OH: 12 3/8"; OW: 9 7/8"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1755

DescriptionThis is a framed needlework picture of a bouquet of flowers, worked in chain stitch on satin; a bouquet of thorned roses, carnations, and a gray (originally lavender ?) flower, and several of their buds and leaves, are tied together at the stem with a blue striped ribbon. The chain stitch has been executed in shades of green, blue, coral, gold, brown, and black silk thread (with the flowers and leaves embroidered usually in naturalistic colors).
MarkingsRemains of a navy blue paper label for A. Miller; see G1971-1752 for complete wording
ProvenanceEx. collection Tomlinson