Needlepoint

Needlepoint

Needlepoint

Name/Title

Needlepoint

Entry/Object ID

2012.84.1

Description

Needlepoint, framed in a silver metal frame, depicting symbols of The Salvation Army, with a blue background and maroon edges. The symbols are: a dark blue bonnet with ribbon ties; a tambourine with red, yellow, and blue ribbons; a black Bible, a dark blue Salvation Army men's cap; and on the left side a Salvation Army flag on a flagpole. The year, 1973, is stitched near the bottom edge.

Acquisition

Accession

2012.84

Source or Donor

Alfveby, Minnie (Thies), Alfveby, Robert A.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Major Bob & Minnie Alfveby

Made/Created

Date made

1973

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Needlepoint

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Embroidery

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Needlework

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

7-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Length

20-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions are with frame; the needlepoint is approximately 7" x 20"

Material

Cotton, Thread, Wool, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Alfveby, Minnie (Thies)

Person or Organization

Alfveby, Robert A.