Pole screen with needlework
DateCa. 1760
OriginIreland
MediumMahogany stand; wool petit point needlework
DimensionsOH: 52"; Screen: 16 1/2" x 15"
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. John M. Bobbitt.
Object number2003-174
DescriptionPlain cylindrical pole topped with acorn finial; fitted with an adjustable rectangular framed needlepoint screen with scene of a woman in a window surrounded by flowers and a large peacock; reverse of panel is replaced needlework panel of vine and foliate design with embroidered border; metal ring fittings attached to reverse of panel to slide over pole; ring-and vase-turned pedestal with a central gadrooned disk and three projecting cabriole legs at base terminating in pad feetProvenanceDonors acquired stand from Teina Baumstone, New York, NY.
1725-1745
1725-1745
1750-1775
1750-1775
1745-1765
ca. 1740
ca. 1800
1720-1740
ca. 1830
1675-1700