1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

Identifier
63.1027j
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
5.5 cm (height)
42 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

In pieces. See matching set of bed curtains (63.1023-.1026) and chair seat covers (63.1028-. 1034). Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches on a linen-and-cotton weft twill ground fabric. Design shows bizarre flowers, exotic fruits and tree islands. Condition good.