Pink fabric with brown embroidery. Rectangular shape with dark brown border. Top section contains alphabet, mostly in capital letters, with some letters repeated. Alphabet is stitched in rows with some decorative stitching between rows. Bottom section contains several paragraphs of text and date. Text includes name 'Cynthia Alden' and date 'Claremont May 26'. Decorative stitching and geometric shapes along bottom edge. Geometric shapes in shades of brown and pink. Some blue and white patches visible on fabric. Fabric appears aged and worn.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1802
- Medium:
- Silk on linen, embroidered
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 416 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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