Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Needlework picture
Object name
Needlework picture
Date
ca. 1912
Medium
Silk, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 17 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 43.8 x 52.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular needlework picture in various colors of silk floss and silver metallic thread on black silk ground, depicting an eagle with a banner in its beak with a motto on it, the eagle stands on a crest of the American flag, with arrows and laurel leaves near the bottom, in front of four American flags with 48 stars. Horizontal rectangular needlework picture in various colors of silk floss and silver metallic thread on black silk ground, depicting an eagle with a banner in its beak with a motto on it, the eagle stands on a crest of the American flag, with arrows and olive branches near the bottom, in front of four American flags with 48 stars.
Credit Line
Gift of E. B. Child
Object Number
1933.143
Gallery Label
The style of embroidery used on this patriotic picture suggests it was made in Japan or China for the American market.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
