Needlepoint
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Needlepoint is a type of canvas work, a form of embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Traditionally needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. Although needlepo
Embroidery that is not needlepoint often uses soft cloth and requires an embroidery hoop.
The Bradford carpet, completed in the early 17th century, is a famous example of large canvas work. It is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
From Switzerland, a valance depicting the Binding of Isaac – early 17th century
A fire screen in Rococo style
Berlin wool work
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Berlin wool work is a style of embroidery similar to today's needlepoint that was particularly popular in Europe and America from 1804 to 1875. It is typically executed with wool yarn on canvas, worke
Needlepoint
…of new emerging trade routes. Further development of needlepoint was influenced in the 17th century by Bargello and in the 19th century by shaded Berlin wool work in brightly colored wool yarn. Upholstered furniture became fashionable in the 17th century, and this prompted the development of a more durable material…
Woman's purse, Berlin wool work, Europe, cotton canvas with wool needlepoint, silk-braided cord, and silk chenille tassels, c. 1840, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.2007.211.280.
Boy's slippers, Berlin wool work, 1800–1850, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.2007.211.309a-b.
Odo bayeux tapestry detail
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