Name/Title

Redwork

Entry/Object ID

2007.007.005

Description

20 blocks of redwork embroidery on white. Set 4 blocks wide by 5 bolocks down. Red stitching over seam lines to form outline/grid. Wide 10.5 inch border on all sides. Blocks feature floral designs, girl with dog, and other motifs.

Context

The lower left corner block reads "Noah E. Spitzer / Cootes Store, VA / 1917"

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.007

Source or Donor

Reba Florence Spitzer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

1917

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Dimensions

Width

67 in

Length

81 in

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Sugar Sacks dated 1906

Color

Red, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Some brown age spots due to moisture, few stains near edges