Floral Embroidered Linen Square
Identifier
2023.MCV.02.007
Title
Floral Embroidered Linen Square
Creator
"Betsy"
Date
1929-1939
Contributor
Maria C. Vallejo
Type
Doily
Rights Holder
George A. Leinonen
Description
A 15 inch x15 inch square of light cotton fabric featuring an intricate floral embroidery design of red flowers and green leaves. The delicacy of the stitching and the color choices create a color variegation that makes the flowers look almost drawn on instead of stitched. The hem has been added using a hem-stitch technique, a decorative drawn thread work or openwork hand-sewing technique for embellishing the hem of clothing or household linens.
Measurements
15"x15"
Technique
Embroidery
A Note from the Contributor
Maria C. Vallejo: Fancy Hem Stitching. The white on white hemstitching requires the longest time, and it is the most challenging needle technique.
Condition
Good
Copyright Notice
© 2020 George A. Leinonen. All Rights Reserved.
Collection
Citation
"Betsy", “Floral Embroidered Linen Square,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 21, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35116.
Added by Rebecca Keyel
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