Floral Wreath
EmbroidererProbably embroidered by
Ellen Maria Sheldon
American, 1843 - 1931
EmbroidererPossibly embroidered by
Charlana M. Cady
American, 1817 - 1869
Dateabout 1860-1890
MediumRaised work; hand-stitched wool yarns on wool fabric, in wood and glass frame with paper backing
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth framed): 18 1/8 x 17 1/8 x 2in. (46 x 43.5 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Marjorie Case Hartman
DescriptionFloral wreath embroidered in wool raised work on a black wool background. The wreath includes red chrysanthemums and grapes, red and white berries, and unidentifiable blue, white, pink, and yellow flowers. The greenery is worked mostly in a fern-like pattern. The berries are made like pompoms. The flower petals appear to be stitched over batting to create the raised effect; stitches of white thread are visible, holding them in place. The wreath is framed in a modern shadow box frame.
Object number2000.138.3
InscribedHandwritten on paper backing, "Victorian Raised Wool Wreath/ probably made by Ellen (Sheldon) Case (1843-1931)/ or her mother, Charlana (Cady) Sheldon (1817-1869)".Subject Terms
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