Collection Highlights
Cayambe
1858
S-91
Oil on canvas
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Decorative Arts
Bookmark: A lamp to my feet
Title
Bookmark: A lamp to my feet
Object name
Embroidered bookmark
Date
1840-1875
Medium
Silk, paper, wool
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 18.1 x 6.7 cm )
Description
Pink silk bookmark with embroidered perforated paper applied with cross stitches to center; cross, Bible and flowers center of paper with motto across top and bottom; needlepoint stitch.
Object Number
INV.1679
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
