Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Curtain |
Catalog Number |
1997.54.1 |
Maker |
Lafferty, Mrs. W.T. |
Date |
ca. 1900 |
Material(s) |
Burlap/Wool |
Dimensions |
H-43 W-21 inches |
Description |
These are two brown burlap panels attached by braided purple wool yarn. The edges of the panels are decorated with purple yarn. The panels are embroidered with ecru, orange, purple, gray, and yellow cactus, trees, and flowers. There are curtain hooks in gathers at the top. |
Notes |
Originally hung in the parlor of "Welcome Hall," the home of Judge and Mrs. W.J. Lafferty in Cynthiana, c. 1900. |
Collection |
Louise Roberts Collection |
People |
Lafferty, Maude Ward, 1869-1962 Lafferty, William Thornton, 1856-1922 |
Subjects |
Curtains Home decoration |
Search Terms |
Cynthiana (Ky.) Harrison County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |