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Pricking

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pricking
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: British, Bedfordshire
  • Medium: Parchment
  • Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 4 1/2 in. (4.8 × 11.4 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Methods and Materials
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. James Boorman Johnston, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.91.56b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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