Deel van een geborduurd keukengordijn before 1874

This photograph, taken by Isabel Agnes Cowper before 1874, shows a detail of an embroidered kitchen curtain. The photograph highlights intricate patterns with a focus on repeating motifs, exemplifying the craftsmanship of embroidery during that time. The embroidery itself is likely to have been created using various stitches and colorful silk threads, demonstrating the popularity of needlework as a form of household craft and domestic artistry. The work showcased the meticulous skill and dedication of the embroiderer, resulting in a visually captivating piece of textile art.