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Exhibition

Needlework from the Nineteenth Century

May 26, 2001–March 3, 2002

The changing aesthetics of the nineteenth century are reflected in the diversity of needlework techniques which decorated household textiles, garments, and accessories, including delicate whitework early in the century, opulent high Victorian Berlin wool work, and aesthetic period art needlework.

Needlework from the Nineteenth Century highlights the artistic talent and technical skill of the needlewomen of the century. It features embellished objects such as embroidered dresses from both the Neoclassical and bustle periods, a selection of samplers and schoolgirl embroidery, an appliqué Baltimore album quilt, and an embroidered patchwork quilt.


Main Building

Curator

H. Kristina Haugland, Assistant Curator of Costume and Textiles

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