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November 22, 1893
News Observer Chronicle
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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Miss Freddie Flutie from Beirut, Syria, presented a finely crafted needlework portrait of President Cleveland to his private secretary at the White House on November 19. The three-inch square artwork, made from a photograph and framed with mother-of-pearl mosaic on an easel, represents a unique style from Mount Lebanon.
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A Needlework Portrait of the President
Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Miss Freddie Flutie, of Beirut, Syria, was one of the callers at the White House yesterday. She did not see the President, but she left with Private Secretary Thurber a very handsome portrait for Mr. Cleveland, consisting of a handsome portrait of himself artistically wrought out in needlework. The portrait, which was made from a photograph of Mr. Cleveland sent to Syria, is about three inches square and is surrounded by a handsome mosaic frame, studded with mother-of-pearl. The frame is screwed to an easel, the top of which is about three feet from the floor, the whole making a very handsome present. The picture itself is said to be one of the best pieces of needlework seen in this country. Miss Flutie said this peculiar style of needlework was done only by the people of Mount Lebanon, who have carried it on for many generations.
Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Miss Freddie Flutie, of Beirut, Syria, was one of the callers at the White House yesterday. She did not see the President, but she left with Private Secretary Thurber a very handsome portrait for Mr. Cleveland, consisting of a handsome portrait of himself artistically wrought out in needlework. The portrait, which was made from a photograph of Mr. Cleveland sent to Syria, is about three inches square and is surrounded by a handsome mosaic frame, studded with mother-of-pearl. The frame is screwed to an easel, the top of which is about three feet from the floor, the whole making a very handsome present. The picture itself is said to be one of the best pieces of needlework seen in this country. Miss Flutie said this peculiar style of needlework was done only by the people of Mount Lebanon, who have carried it on for many generations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Needlework Portrait
President Cleveland
White House
Syrian Gift
Mount Lebanon Craft
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Freddie Flutie
Mr. Cleveland
Private Secretary Thurber
Where did it happen?
White House, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Freddie Flutie
Mr. Cleveland
Private Secretary Thurber
Location
White House, Washington
Event Date
Nov. 19
Story Details
Miss Freddie Flutie from Beirut, Syria, leaves a needlework portrait of President Cleveland with his secretary at the White House; the portrait is made in a unique Mount Lebanon style and framed with mother-of-pearl.