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TAPESTRY
TAPESTRY
42.8
Imperial Tapestry Factory (Manufacturer)
1815–1830
The imperial coat of arms is prominently displayed in the center of this tapestry, surrounded by the coats of arms of the Russian provinces. Given the presence of the imperial eagle, the wreath...
RUG
RUG
42.9
Unknown (Manufacturer)
19th c.
The rug/tapestry is woven in wool and silver threads with the Orlov coat-of-arms in the center against a light blue background. The frame for the central medallion has elaborate scrolls, leaves...
ORLETS
ORLETS
43.13
Unknown
19th c.
The embroidery is on a piece of coarsely woven plum-colored cloth. In the center is embroidered in coarse stitches an eagle in grays, holding a green branch and flying over a village done in...
SAILOR WOOL OF HMS NIOBE
SAILOR WOOL OF HMS NIOBE
43.23
Unknown
1873
In the center of the needlework is a round medallion containing a sloop facing to the left. To the right and left are small islands are there are smaller boats in the foreground. The sky has a...
SAILOR WOOL
SAILOR WOOL
43.24
Unknown
1840-1880
Sailor wools, or "woolies," are needlework pictures created largely by British sailors to pass the long hours during their travels at sea. Sailors were self-taught needle workers who turned...
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...
Mat
Mat
43.63
Unknown
20th c.
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....
View of Sea Cloud, one of two
View of Sea Cloud, one of two
43.65.1
Unknown
1947
Needlework shows the Sea Cloud in full sail sailing to the left. It is painted white and seen broadside, flying an American flag on its stern. The background shows a wide expanse of light blue...
View of Sea Cloud, one of two
View of Sea Cloud, one of two
43.65.2
Unknown
1947
Needlework shows the Sea Cloud without sails sailing to the left. It is painted grey and seen broadside, flying an American flag on its stern. The background shows a wide expanse of light blue...