Name/Title
Needlepoint FramedEntry/Object ID
925.31.1a,bDescription
This walnut needlepoint work frame was used by ladies of the 19th. century to hold their needlework in drawing rooms. Usually used for fancy work. This frame still holds an unfinished panel of embroidery of framed leaves and flowers. It has been resewn to the frame and has a large rent in the background netting. The frame portion swivels and is held constant with two turned knobs at either end and pegs were used in the holes of the framework to keep the frame in place. This frame is in quite good condition.
circa 1845.
Should be numbered Frame a; Work bDimensions
Height
48 inWidth
33-1/2 inDimension Notes
14" deep
120 cm. H.
85 cm. W.
35.5 cm. deep