1769, Germany

1769, Germany

Identifier
43.978
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943 / The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
38 cm (height)
30 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

White linen ground with semi-naturalistic rose, thistle or chrysanthemum, pomegranate, lily and other flowers on individual stalks plus a wreath and a heart both having the initials "ECG" The date appears in the lower center. Above are three rows with alphabets, numbers and the same initials and date. Beneath are two rows of white work embroidery and drawnwork. Six pink silk ribbons attached along edges. Backed with white paper. Stains. Stitches: couching, cross, marking cross, running, satin, stem; pulled work.