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Dandelion

A work made of cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool in closed feather, crossed back, double running, running, satin, padded satin, and stem stitches; couching; edged with wool, mixed twill weave.

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool in closed feather, crossed back, double running, running, satin, padded satin, and stem stitches; couching; edged with wool, mixed twill weave.

Date:

1976

Artist:

Nancy Hemenway Barton (American, 1920–2008)
Mouse Island, Maine, United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Nancy Hemenway Barton

Title

Dandelion

Place

Maine (Object made in)

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Made 1976

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool in closed feather, crossed back, double running, running, satin, padded satin, and stem stitches; couching; edged with wool, mixed twill weave

Dimensions

258.5 × 135.3 cm (101 3/4 × 53 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Barton

Reference Number

1996.502

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