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SAILOR WOOL
SAILOR WOOL
43.25
Unknown
1840-1880
The needlework is worked in coarse threads. The three-masted frigate has the threads running vertically for the sails which are caught at the top and bottom. The ship is in full sail and faces to...
SAILOR WOOL
SAILOR WOOL
43.26
Unknown
ca. 1880
The needlework shows a multitude of ships and sailboats in a scene of pleasure boating or racing off the coast of Britain. Pale green threads run lengthwise to show the sea. In the background are...
SAILOR WOOL OF THE OUTWARD BOUND
SAILOR WOOL OF THE OUTWARD BOUND
43.27
Unknown
1880
In the center of the needlework is a round medallion embroidered with a frigate flying the Union Jack. It faces to the left and rests on a sea with white caps. The sky is blue with large fluffy...
SAILOR WOOL OF PORTSMOUTH HARBOR
SAILOR WOOL OF PORTSMOUTH HARBOR
43.28
Unknown
ca. 1904
The needelwork scene shows Portsmouth harbor with its Spithead forts. To the left is a promotory with a fort. It is flying the English flag, has a lighthouse and men drilling on the flat esplanade...
PILLOW, ONE OF TWO
PILLOW, ONE OF TWO
43.52.1
Unknown
19th c.
The pillow is square in shape. The embroidery is very elaborate with many kinds of stitches, and is edged with tassels. The back is in a deep yellow velvet. The design shows flowers, and animals...
PILLOW, ONE OF TWO
PILLOW, ONE OF TWO
43.52.2
Unknown
19th c.
The pillow is square in shape. The embroidery is very elaborate with many kinds of stitches, and is edged with tassels. The back is in a deep yellow velvet. The design shows flowers, and animals...
CUSHION, ONE OF TWO
CUSHION, ONE OF TWO
43.66.1
Unknown
20th c.
The needlework on the cushion shows a sailing ship proceeding to the right. It has three masts with three tan billowing sails. Three flags in dark red and off white fly from the masts. The body of...
CUSHION, ONE OF TWO
CUSHION, ONE OF TWO
43.66.2
Unknown
20th c.
The needlework on the cushion shows a sailing ship proceeding to the right. It has three masts with three tan billowing sails. Three flags in dark red and off white fly from the masts. The body of...
SET OF NINE LACE SAMPLES
SET OF NINE LACE SAMPLES
45.141.1-9
Unknown
17th c.
A bright pink silk backing with 9 pieces of lace attached. .1 is a 17th century Venetian needle lace edging in fine scale and with raised work and picoted bars and joined at the center. There are...
HANDKERCHIEF
HANDKERCHIEF
45.147
Unknown
1905
A square white handkerchief made of an octagonal piece of muslin in the center and a border of lace. In one corner of the muslin is the monogram Close. Surrounding the center is Honiton bobbin...
Collar
Collar
45.425.1
Unknown
17th c.-19th c.
An ecru collar assembled from 17 C. English needle lace. The design is of pomegranites and thistles. There are many replacement bars and an added englelure and picots at the neck of the collar....
Cuffs
Cuffs
45.425.2-3
Unknown
17th c.-19th c.
An ecru collar and cuffs assembled from 17 C. English needle lace. The design is of pomegranites and thistles. There are many replacement bars and an added englelure and picots at the neck of...