Embroidered panel

Art Historical Context

This exquisite embroidered panel, created by an unknown American artist around 1750, showcases the refined needlework skills of colonial craftsmen. Measuring an impressive 38 x 59 inches, it is crafted from linen embroidered with wool threads, featuring delicate floral motifs that bloom across its surface. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it entered the collection as a gift from Elizabeth Haynes in 1972, offering a window into everyday artistry from the mid-18th century. the American colonies, embroidery was a cherished domestic art form, often practiced by women to ...