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Metadata
Accession number |
1986.023 |
Object Identification Number |
1986.023.002 |
Object Name |
Sheet |
Donor |
Nielsen, Ruth M. |
Description |
Sheet. Off-white in color and almost square in shape. The top edge is decorated with hemstitching, satin stitch, and eyelet embroidery. There is a zig-zag line made from embroidered eyelets, and alternating above and below this zig-zag line is floral design consisting of eyelet embroidery for blossoms and white satin stitch stems. Centered below the zig-zag line are the initials "MP" in white satin stitch. |
Dimensions |
W-90.5 L-85.75 inches |
Made By |
Pedersen, Mathilde |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Owned By |
Pedersen, Mathilde |
Used By |
Pedersen, Mathilde |
Material |
cotton |
Associated People |
Nielsen, Ruth M Pedersen, Mathilde |
Search Terms |
Nielsen, Ruth M Pedersen, Mathilde sheet cotton satin stitch hemstitch eyelet embroidery needlework handwork hope chest Denmark floral flower initials |
Provenance |
These matching sheets were made by the donor's mother, Mathilde Pedersen, while she was living in Denmark. They were part of her hope chest. Mathilde had the sheets sent to her after she was married. |
Images |
004\1986023002.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
03/22/1986 |