The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 22, 2026

A wide U-shaped piece of translucent cotton fabric is embroidered with primarily white thread floral patterns. At the bottom center, a tall flower stalk rises between two symmetrical horn-shaped forms filled with wheat and blossoms. On either side, curving stems with delicate leaves sweep upward toward the top edges. These patterns are framed by a scalloped outer border featuring small circular motifs, where dense white needlework creates a shimmering, web-like effect against the sheer base.

Collar

1810–40

America

Plain weave cotton: lace (drawn work) and chain stitch embroidery (tambour work)
Average: 54.6 x 41.9 cm (21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Olin Freeman Tower 1914.1
Location: Not on view
  • Object Lessons: Cleveland Creates an Art Museum. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (June 7-September 8, 1991).
    50 Years of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (September 29, 1966-January 8, 1967).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1914.1