Virginia Churchill Bath (American, active c. 1970)
Beecher, Illinois, United States
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INV-3523
Virginia Churchill Bath (American, active c. 1970)
Beecher, Illinois, United States1970
textileneedlework (visual works)
Date
1970
Medium
Linen and rayon, plain weave; pieced and appliquéd with linen, plain and twill weaves; embroidered with wool, linen, and cotton in buttonhole, feather, herringbone, satin, stem and a variety of lace stitches; darned and woven wheels, buttonhole and double buttonhole bars; braid; laid work, couching, and French knots; worked over and embellished by wooden rings and beads, metal rings, washer, and wires, mirrors, cork balls, stones, glass beads, and wooden and plastic strips; backed by cotton and polyester, plain weave; appliquéd with felt
Dimensions
187 × 86.7 cm (73 5/8 × 34 1/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Mrs. John V. Farwell III