Untitled (Polly Darling Aged 11 Years, notions bag)
1800 · cotton
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Polly Darling
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Polly Darling was an American textile maker whose practice spanned over a century of evolving fiber techniques and dye experimentation. Working primarily with hand-spun wool and natural colorants derived from indigenous plants, her textiles combined functional domestic weaving with increasingly refined pattern work. Her output encompassed everything from everyday linens to ornamental wall hangings that documented regional plant species through their vegetable dyes. Darling's technical innovations in mordanting and her sustained engagement with natural materials established her as a significant figure in early American textile craft.
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