1701 / 1725, Smeerenburgfjorden

1701 / 1725, Smeerenburgfjorden

Identifier
63.1023
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
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Description

Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches, including stem, seed, buttonhole, lattice work, French knots, bullion, etc., on a linen-and-cotton weft twill ground fabric. The design shows bizarre flowers, exotic fruits and tree islands. Condition: Good. See matching valance (63.1027) and chair seat covers (63.1028-.1034) and chair seat covers (63.1028-.1034)