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Makers / Maker's Age: Eldridge, Mary
Date Made: 1719
Origin: England
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Satin, Double running, Florentine, Tent, Eyelet.
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 19 1/4" h
Owner: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 4 alphabets: each missing J and U. Various wide and narrow cross bands including flowers, trees, 'boxers' bearing flowers, classical columns. No border
History of Owner: #T110-1928 Bequest of Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No