Name/Title
Cornucopia of FlowersEntry/Object ID
925.9.1Description
This picture depicts a beaded cornucopia holding chenille-work roses. The beadwork is done in shades of blue, gold, lavender, silver, red, white and yellow beads. The wool flowers are in shades of cream and rose, clipped into a three dimentional shape by scissors. The leaves are in tones of dull green and mustard-green. The canvas background has not been filled in. It is framed in a moulded mahogany frame and protected by glass. It is believed to have been done by one of the Matheson ladies, but can't be proved.
c. 1860Dimensions
Height
56.5 cmWidth
47 cmDepth
5 cmMaterial
Chenille Beadwork, Canvas, Needle Etching