Needlework Seat Cover
DesignerDesigned by
Dorrit Gutterson
EmbroidererPossibly embroidered by
Bette Armor
EmbroidererPossibly embroidered by
Olive Rhines
Date1971-1972
MediumLinen twill, wool
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers' Guild of America
Object number1975.3.9
DescriptionA needlework representation of the Connecticut Seal, with three grapevines in a shield, and the words "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" on a banner below.
Label TextOne of a set of embroidered seat covers that were stitched by members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America for use at the Governor's Mansion in Hartford, Connecticut. They were in use at the mansion until around 1991.
Status
Not on view
