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Eliza Richards, “Embroidered Picture,” United States, 1863, Wool thread on linen, 25 1/2 × 22 i…
Needlework Picture
Eliza Richards, “Embroidered Picture,” United States, 1863, Wool thread on linen, 25 1/2 × 22 i…
Eliza Richards, “Embroidered Picture,” United States, 1863, Wool thread on linen, 25 1/2 × 22 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Margery G. Kahn, 1978.38.9.
Record Details

Needlework Picture

Artist ((active mid-19th century))
Place/RegionUnited States
DateJune 14, 1863
MediumWool on linen
Dimensions25 1/2 x 22 " (64.8 x 55.9 cm)
Frame: 27 1/2 x 30 3/4 " (69.9 x 78.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margery G. Kahn
Accession number1978.38.9
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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