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Makers / Maker's Age: Dalbiac, Lucy
Date Made: 1769
Origin: England (?)
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Satin, French knots,
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 59.5 cm h
Owner: Private collector
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Motifs of baskets with flowers, two flying angels, a black bird and a large rose spray surround the verse. Near the bottom a scene with a farmer with a dog and a cow, and a shepherdess with three shaggy sheep. Around the outside on all sides are thirteen individual birds and 14 flower sprays. .
History of Owner: Purchased
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No