Embroidered Hanging
Datelate 18th-19th century
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWool, natural dyes.
Dimensions85 1/16 × 61 in. (216 × 155 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Decorative
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1967.43.4
Object numberFA.1967.43.4
DescriptionColcha stitch. Support, handspun wool, plain weave, 1 ply warps and wefts. Embroidered solidly alllover in 1 ply h.s. yarns stitched in two strands or double. Stitching, "Colcha" in all solid areas, chain stitch outlines.On View
Not on viewCollections
ca. 1800
Artist unrecorded
c. 1865
Artist unrecorded
1855 - 1870
Artist unrecorded
c. 1890
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded