1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

1740~ / 1749~, Smeerenburgfjorden

Identifier
63.1033
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
46.5 cm (height)
70 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

One of a set of seven. Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches, including stem, see, buttonhole, lattice work, French knots, bullion, etc., on a linen-and-cotton weft twill ground fabric. The design shows a central tree island with bizarre flowers and exotic fruits. Condition: Good. See matching bed curtains (63.1023-.1026) and matching valance (63.1027)