DepartmentTextiles-Hispano US
Man's Royal Crown
NameFramed embroidery
Maker
Rebecca Salsbury James
(1891–1968)
DateApril, 1955
Place madeTaos, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWool, metallic thread, imitation seed pearls
Dimensions13 3/4 × 11 in. (35 × 28 cm)
Framed: 19 9/16 × 16 3/4 in. (49.7 × 42.5 cm)
Framed: 19 9/16 × 16 3/4 in. (49.7 × 42.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Mrs. Rebecca James, A.1969.16.1
Object numberA.1969.16.1
DescriptionOval shaped colcha-inspired embroidery in oval frame. Stitching covers support completely; cocoa and lilac background, crown is of purple yarn, silver threads and seed pearls. Wreath of flowers surrounds design.
Late 18th century
ca. 1979
19th Century
19th century