Wall banner with bird on a branch with yellow blossoms, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Wall banner with bird on a branch with yellow blossoms, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

2012.40.13

Description

ACC. NO. 12.40.13 SUBJECT CATEGORY: TEXTILES DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1890's OBJECT: BANNER, WALL DESCRIPTION: A WALL BANNER CONSISTING OF A BLACK FABRIC FRAMED IN A STRIPED PLUSH MULTI-COLORED CENTRAL MOTIF. A BIRD IS PERCHED ON A BRANCH WITH YELLOW-COLORED BLOSSOMS AND GREEN-COLORED LEAVES. THE CENTRAL PANEL IS BORDERED IN A CROSS-STITCHED PATTERN IN GOLD SILK. SIZE: L 33" X W 20" HISTORY OF OBJECT: A DECORATIVE WALL BANNER FROM THE RESIDENCE OF THE FENN FAMILY. DONOR: ELIZABETH ANNE CATE CATALOGED: JUNE 2, 2012