1852, Germany

1852, Germany

Identifier
43.983
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943 / The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
61 cm (height)
53 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Various naturalistic motives arranged in open rows including bucolic and a chinoiserie scene, a cat, floral grouping and a row of geometric designs. In the center are the initials, in Gothic letters, "ML" and the date (possibly altered) 1752. The ground is entirely covered by white wool yarns. Slightly soiled. Stitches: canvas work including cross, Florentine, plush, reverse tent, tent.