Created by
Abele, Julian Francis, American, 1881 - 1950
Date
20th Century
Medium
(a) yarn and textile
(b) wood with glass and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (framed): 20 7/8 × 20 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (53 × 52 × 3.8 cm)
Description
A colorful needlepoint work (a) crafted by Julian F. Abele, in a gold frame (b).
This multicolored yarn needlework is a circular design of variously sized flowers and leaves. The circular edging is made of black yarn. The edging is preceded by large leaves throughout, primarily in reds and greens. Flowers appear throughout in colors of blue, yellow, brown, pink, and ivory. The needlework is sewn to a gridded sand-colored canvas, the four uncut corners of which stretch into the four corners of the square, gold-colored metal frame. On the reverse of the frame are two white and blue labels with handwritten inscriptions reading [016011 / 01689] and [Handmade by / JULIAN FRANCIS / ABELE]. Printed in dark blue at the bottom of each label is [MADE IN FRANCE].
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Textiles and Quilts
Type
art objects
Topic
Art
Craftsmanship
Design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter Cook in honor of Julian Francis Abele and Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
Object number
2021.95.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Julian Abele Cook Sr.
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ed7543bc-883e-4bff-80fe-069532b08a6e

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