In the gallery about “Embroideries of Colonial Boston” there were many other interesting embroideries.
This petticoat border and chair seats date back to mid 18th century, and they are embroidered with wool on linen fabric.
Petticoat border - chair seats - MFA Boston
Look at the close-ups, how many details and how many brilliant colors!
Petticoat border - detail - MFA Boston
Petticoat border - detail - MFA Boston
Petticoat border - detail - MFA Boston
The workbag, embroidered in 1705, has a tree life design that becomes secondary to the floral motifs. Embroidered with wool on linen and cotton twill.
Workbag, 1705 - MFA Boston
Workbag - detail - MFA Boston
The silk apron is more lavish than the other pieces. Embroidered with silk and metalli threads by Ruth Eliot. She wore it for her marriage to Reverend Jeremy Belknap in 1767.
Apron - MFA Boston
Apron - detail - MFA Boston
Last but not least, my preferred piece. This cotton muslin fichu was embroidered in 1752 by Rachel Leonard. At least three teachers in Boston advertised in 1751 that they taught Dredsden work, technique that wanted to resemble the more expensive laces. Rachel Leonard, the daughter of a landowner, might have attended classes in Boston, where she would have learned this refined technique.
Fichu, 1752 - MFA Boston
It is difficult, to the naked eye, to see clearly the different stitches.
Fichu - detail - MFA Boston
Fichu - detail - MFA Boston
Dresden work: another technique in my to-do list!a href=”http://www.angolostefania.it/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/petticoat.jpg”
