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Crewelwork Picture
Artist unidentified
New England, probably Massachusetts
c. 1750–1760
Woo…
Crewelwork Picture
Crewelwork Picture
Artist unidentified
New England, probably Massachusetts
c. 1750–1760
Woo…
Crewelwork Picture Artist unidentified New England, probably Massachusetts c. 1750–1760 Wool on linen 9 x 7 3/8" Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York Gift of Ralph Esmerian, 2005.8.52 Photo courtesy Sotheby's, New York
Record Details

Crewelwork Picture

Probably createdMassachusetts, United States
Date1750–1760
MediumWool on linen
Dimensions9 x 7 3/8 " (22.9 x 18.7 cm)
Frame: 16 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 1/2 " (41.3 x 31.1 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ralph Esmerian
Accession number2005.8.52
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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