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motto, embroidered
Date: | 1870 - 1890 |
Country: | United States of America |
Continent: | North America |
Technique: | embroidery |
Material: | paper, wool |
Dimensions: | 9 x 22 in. (22 x 55 cm) |
Accession Number: | 1995.05.011 |
Comments: Rectangle of perforated paper upon which the motto 'Welcome (welcome) home' has been embroidered, following a design pre-printed on the paper. In the center of the paper, above the motto is a wreath with the word 'welcome' appearing in the hole. Two U.S. flags on poles form an X, crossing at the base of the wreath. A banner stretches out on either side under the wreath. Text in brown yarn; banner in red; flags in red, white, blue; wreath in green with pink, red, blue ornaments. Squiggle lines under each letter of motto. 1/8' selvedge on 2 sides.
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This object has the following bibliographic references:
This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Kenneth L. Ames. Death in the Dining Room & Other Tales of Victorian Culture. Temple University Press. , 1992.
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