Berlin Woolwork Bell Pull

Textile

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San Francisco School of Needlework and Design

Name/Title

Berlin Woolwork Bell Pull

Entry/Object ID

2020.5.2

Tags

Berlin Wool Work, Bell Pull

Description

A Berlin Woolwork bell pull with bands of patterns running down it’s length. Provenance Charlene Tobin, acquired in Vermont in 1982.

Collection

Charlene Tobin Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Unknown

Time Period

19th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Edition

Charlene Tobin Collection

Notes

Language: English Style: Berlin Woolwork Technique: Counted Thread Embroidery

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

1853

Accessories

Notes

Unmounted

Provenance

Notes

Provenance Date: February 7, 2020 Lynne Tobin, the daughter of Charlene Tobin, is helping her mother to find new homes for her collection. Most of the objects will be sold, but there are a few, including this piece, that they didn't think could be sold, and found SNAD to donate to via a google search. Provenance Person: Lynne Tobin Provenance Place: Burr Ridge, Illinois