Curtain Panel
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; appliqued with linen, plain weave; machine embroidered with silk yarn and cotton thread in looped stitch
Dimensions
136.6 × 52.7 cm (53 3/4 × 20 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
179538
Art Historical Context
John Scott Bradstreet designed elegant Curtain Panel in 1905 as a refined example of early twentieth-century American textile art. Created for use in domestic interiors, the panel measures just over four and a half feet in length, making it well suited for windows or doorways where its decorative details could be appreciated up close. The work demonstrates a thoughtful blend of techniques and materials. A sturdy cotton plain-weave ground supports appliquéd linen shapes, while machine embroidery in silk yarn and cotton thread—worked in a distinctive looped stitch—adds texture and subtle relief...