Makers / Maker's Age: Bird, Hannah
Date Made: 1834
Origin: England
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Eyelet, Satin
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Wool
Dimensions: w x 16 7/8" h
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: In a saw tooth stitched rectangle two vertical bands, flowers, insects and bird motifs. At the bottom a large house, two birds perched on the roof, two chimneys, a fenced green lawn. Inner reversing arcaded carnation border and an outer saw tooth border.
History of Owner: #T.62-1938 Bequest of Mrs. H.A. Longman
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No