Embroidered Chair Back 1755-65 Boston Massachusetts

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Embroidered Chair Back 1755-65 Boston Massachusetts

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1739 1760 Auction Born Boston Composition Family Grain Harvesting Horizontal Massachusetts Needlework Pictures Piece Purchase Scenes Textiles Wheat Wool Tend

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This print showcases an exquisite piece of needlework, the Embroidered Chair Back from 1755-65 in Boston, Massachusetts. Created by Mehitable Starkey, born in 1739, this linen embroidered artwork is a true testament to her skill and craftsmanship. Measuring at 32 x 25 inches (813 x 635 cm), this textile panel has been meticulously adorned with wool and silk threads. Passed down through generations within the Starkey family, it eventually found its way into the hands of Ann and Philip Holzer who acquired it through auction. The composition of this embroidery is strikingly beautiful. It features two discrete scenes arranged in a horizontal format but with a tall vertical emphasis. The top scene depicts three individuals engaged in harvesting grain. A woman stands at the center holding a sickle aloft while a man on the right cuts wheat and another on the left bundles them together. The level of detail captured in this artwork is truly remarkable. Each stitch tells a story as it brings life to these scenes from colonial America. This embroidered chair back not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also offers us glimpses into the daily lives and laborious activities of our ancestors. Thanks to Artokoloro's impeccable photography skills, we can now appreciate every intricate detail of this historical treasure that reflects both American history and exceptional needlework artistry.

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