Crewel Embroidered Bed Curtain c. 1937

This intricate "Crewel Embroidered Bed Curtain" by Robert T. Gills, created around 1937, showcases the art of crewel embroidery. The piece features a delicate floral motif with vibrantly colored, stylized flowers, leaves, and stems. This textile artwork, a fragment of a larger bed curtain, highlights the meticulous detail and artistry of crewel embroidery, a traditional technique of hand-stitching wool yarn onto a linen fabric. The embroidery on this curtain, executed in a range of colors including red, green, blue, and yellow, creates a visually captivating and aesthetically pleasing design.