Embroidered picture

late 19th century

Bird flying over three raised-work roses in a field of glass beads.

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Title: Embroidered picture
Date Created: late 19th century
Location Created: possibly Mexico
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/177003
Medium: Medium: wool embroidery on cotton foundation, with glass beads and metal sequins Technique: embroidered in cross and raised stitches on plain weave foundation; beads sewn on individually and in pre-strung strands Embroidered
Credit line: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer

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