Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1992.148 |
Object Identification Number |
1992.148.001 |
Object Name |
Bellpull |
Donor |
Hansen, Carol |
Description |
Counted cross stitch bellpull commemorating founding of Fredericia, Denmark. Counted cross stitch embroidery on white aida cloth has a gray outer border and four central designs: The top design is Fredericia's coat of arms. On this hanging, the coat of arms is a blue shield with a rearing yellow lion wearing a crown. The lion wields a sword above its head and grips a green branch in its other front paw. The second design reads: "FREDERICIA / GRUNDLAGT / 1650" [Fredericia founded 1650]. The third design is of the Fredericia's famous landmark, the Landsoldaten [Foot Soldier] statue, in green and gray thread. The fourth design is of two crossed Danish flags flanked by greenery. Backing made of plain white material. There is a large sticker with a handwritten note regarding the provenance of this bellpull (see provenance field for details). Needlework stitched to two metal hooks screwed into a piece of bamboo. Metal chain attached to bamboo for hanging. Thin metal rod sewn into bottom edge of hanging. |
Dimensions |
W-15.813 L-20.625 inches |
Made By |
Slumstrup, Dagny |
Owned By |
Anderson, Ruth/Hansen, Carol |
Material |
fabric/metal/bamboo |
Associated People |
Anderson, Ruth Hansen, Carol Slumstrup, Dagny |
Search Terms |
Anderson, Ruth Hansen, Carol Slumstrup, Dagny Christmas Fredericia GRUNDLAGT |
Provenance |
This bellpull was purchased by donor Carol Hansen for 25 cents at a sale, possibly an estate sale, at an unknown date. A sticker on the proper back surface gives the following provenance: "For: Ruth Anderson. From Aunt Christine. This needlepoint was made by Grandma Petersen's niece Dagny Slumstrup, Fredericia, Denmark. The slogan: Fredercia [sic] (her hometown) grundlagt established in 1650. Consult a Danish history book for the meaning of the symbols. I received this wall hanging from cousin Dagny, for Christmas. C.M.C." |
Images |
111\1992148001.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
9/22/1992 |