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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.

Bibliography List
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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