Frame, needlework
Name/Title
Frame, needleworkEntry/Object ID
J 2002.6Description
The needlework frame is made of two elongated baluster supports screwed into each end of a rectangular base that stands on four ball feet. The top of each support holds a wooden tab of a double threaded needlework frame post that may be adjusted with a brass wing nut. Round horizontal framing members at the top and bottom of the frame--to which the needlework canvas is attached--have blocked ends that slide over the post ends. The needlework is stretched by adjusting threaded disks against the blocked ends. The needlework is a sampler having three shields across the top, flowers, fleur-di-lis, and circular devices, and two floral compositions across the bottom rendered in different colored silk threads and gold thread. The sides of the needlework are laced to the threaded side posts with string which is gathered at the top around needles. Two decorative elements at the top are drawn but not executed.Textile Type
Needlework/SamplerCategory
Household items