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Wall hanging

Fringes with warp-twined (LM) heading, wide embroidered bands . Overall cross stitch embroidery in silk, synthetic, and cotton threads on a cotton ground with center vertical join. The borders are attached red wool bands with chain stitch dominating, backed with cotton fabric. The panel is trimmed with cotton fringe. There are two intact hanging loops. No backing is present; the construction technique is clearly visible on the reverse.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since December the 25th, 2011 up to now
Dimensions
28 x 30 in. (71.12 x 76.2 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Silk, wool, cotton; cross-stitch, chain stitch, detached chain stitch, continuous-thread couching, fishbone stitch
Price
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Composition
iron41%
oxygen20%
cadmium27%
zinc4%
atium8%