Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Mat has an octagonal shape and is worked in wool thread. Very fine needlepoint is used in the center, a broad basketwork stitch is used in the middle, and a larger needlepoint is used at the edge. The colors are dark red, black, green and ivory. The central panel contains an eagle with outspread wings perched on a pedestal. The outer edge has an abstract design of a series of pointed and geometric arches. It is backed with a piece of plain moss green wool cloth.
- Made from:
- Needlework -- wool
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 22.5 x 27.9 cm (8 7/8 x 11 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 43.63
- Class:
- NEEDLEWORK
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973