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so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 1)
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 1)

so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 1)

Date2014
Artist Erika DeFreitas Canadian, born 1980
Copyright Holder Erika DeFreitas Canadian, born 1980
Mediumcotton and embroidery thread
Dimensions24 x 36 in.
ClassificationsTextile/Fibre Art
Credit LinePurchase, 2016.
Object numberHH2016.004
Descriptionhand embroidered cotton, red thread
Collections
  • Hart House Collection
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 8)
so buried in it that we only see them when pulled out in abstractions (No. 8)
Erika DeFreitas
2015
Embroidered cuff (epimanikia) decorated with the Annunciation and a floral scroll
Embroidered cuff (epimanikia) decorated with the Annunciation and a floral scroll
18th c
Image Not Available for King Edward III on the battlefield of Crecy
King Edward III on the battlefield of Crecy
Unidentified Artist
nd
Pair of cross-shaped ornaments from an omophorion embroidered with two scenes from the Passion of Christ: the Ascent to the Cross(bellow) and the Deposition (above)
Pair of cross-shaped ornaments from an omophorion embroidered with two scenes from the Passion of Christ: the Ascent to the Cross(bellow) and the Deposition (above)
late 17th c
Image Not Available for Sacred Quilt
Sacred Quilt
Christine Long
n.d.
Image Not Available for St. George Banner (God and the Right)
St. George Banner (God and the Right)
Unidentified Artist
nd
Image Not Available for Portrait of Donald C. Ainslie
Portrait of Donald C. Ainslie
Suzy Lake
2022
Image Not Available for Han Chinese lady's informal overcoat (waitao)
Han Chinese lady's informal overcoat (waitao)
c. 1920
Image Not Available for Chenille Crests (individually titled: a. Down the Drink (1988), b. Le Fin (1988), c. Ouroboros (1988), d. Phoenix with a P (1988), e. Post Mortem (1988), f. When the Fur Flies (1988), g. Eye of the Beholder (1989), h. Lucre (1989), i. Cartouché (1991), j. Passion over Reason (1991).)
Chenille Crests (individually titled: a. Down the Drink (1988), b. Le Fin (1988), c. Ouroboros (1988), d. Phoenix with a P (1988), e. Post Mortem (1988), f. When the Fur Flies (1988), g. Eye of the Beholder (1989), h. Lucre (1989), i. Cartouché (1991), j. Passion over Reason (1991).)
General Idea
1988-91/2010
Image Not Available for Chinese gentleman's 'kesi' style dragon robe [jifu]
Chinese gentleman's 'kesi' style dragon robe [jifu]
Unidentified Artist
c. 1920
Image Not Available for unmade Chinese embroidered sleeve bands
unmade Chinese embroidered sleeve bands
Unidentified Artist
c 1920
Red Series #1 - I Remember
Red Series #1 - I Remember
William C.G. Hodge
nd