

Embroidered Chair Back by Mehitable Starkey. A rectangular piece of fabric with a green border and a brown frame at the top and bottom. The fabric features a landscape scene with a blue and gold color scheme. In the scene, there are trees with green leaves and brown trunks. Several people are present: one woman wearing a pink and white dress and a head covering, another woman wearing a blue dress and a black head covering, and a man wearing a red tunic. The man and one woman are positioned on the right side, while the other woman and a man are on the left. The bottom of the scene features several deer and buildings. The fabric appears to be embroidered with various stitches and thread colors. The scene spans two levels, with the top featuring a cloudy sky. The bottom level shows wavy lines, possibly representing water or hills. The overall design is intricate and detailed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1755–65
- Medium
- Linen embroidered with wool and silk threads
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 495 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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