Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, chain, satin, eye, stem and speckling stitches on plain weave foundation; counted and uncounted stitches
Dimensions:
H x W: 40.6 x 38.7 cm (16 x 15 1/4 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Sampler
Made in:
USA
Date:
ca. 1826
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
The field contains three alphabets, two ampersands, two sets of numerals and an inscription:
Let virtue be a guide to thee Elmira Cressey aged 14 Born May 23 1812
With a wide border of floral sprigs on three sides, and at the bottom a scene with a house, a figure and a basket of fruit.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
