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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Silk Embroidery - Merit Wins the Prize
Object Number
2004-09-2
Description
Embroidery entitled "Merit Wins the Prize" Silk ground with small watercolor image in center of girl holding a book and pointing to a globe. Image surrounded by embroidered swags and floral design. Underneath image in block lettering with gold metallic thread "Merit Wins the Prize" Large floral border around edge of piece. Black lace attached to silk around edge creating another border or decorative mat. Wood frame painted gold. Gold on gold design on frame of lines and boxes.
Comment
Worked by Charlotte Sheldon, a Litchfield Female Academy student in 1796 and 1802.
Category
Date Made
early 19th century
Dimensions
17" long x 17 1/2" wide
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
