Infant Blanket
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Apthorp
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Bushnell
American, 1840 - 1917
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Emily Cheney
American, 1864 - 1952
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1864
MediumHand-embroidered silk on wool
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 34 x 36in. (86.4 x 91.4cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hope Colt and Mrs. Alexandra Preston
DescriptionInfant's blanket of cream-colored wool flannel, with scalloped edges covered with buttonhole stitches in cream-colored silk thread. Above the scallops is embroidered a leafy vine and leaf-like sprigs. The corners are embroidered with a spray of roses.
Object number1996.31.4
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