Below is a chart of the embroidery design that is derived from the pattern used for a woman's cotton apron from eastern Europe (TRC 2016.0889e). It includes stylised deer worked in black embroidery thread (cross stitch and Holbein stitch). It dates to the 1960's. For a PdF file of the chart, click here.
East European deer chart, 1960's
Detail of an East European apron with an embroidered deer design, 1960's (TRC 2016.0889e).
Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood, 16 October 2016
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