Needlework, "Liberty and Independence," 1816
THF6974 / Needlework, "Liberty and Independence," 1816
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Artifact Overview
Just after the War of 1812, Anna Moody Walker handmade this needlework depicting Lady Liberty amid symbols of American independence. Her delicate artwork incorporated watercolor, silk, sequins, and metallic thread from her grandfather's tailor shop. Walker may have selected this particular thread - used to repair British military uniforms in pre-Revolutionary Boston - to emphasize the piece's patriotic theme.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Needlework (Visual work)
Date Made
August 1816
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Anna Moody Walker, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
66.96.3.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silk (Fiber)
Thread
Sequins (Spangles)
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Embroidering
Fancy sewing
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Width: 19.5 in
Inscriptions
Embroidered below image: Liberty and Independence. / Wrought By / Anna M. Walker August 1816
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