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Makers / Maker's Age: Emmans, Peter
Date Made: 1836
Origin: MA (?), US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Eyelet
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 9 3/4" h
Owner: American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY www.folkartmuseum.org
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Scattered motifs of acorns, a basket with designs, a bird on a branch , a standing birder, a small tree, two small designs. At the center bottom a large two color heart centered in a field of blue and brown rectangle. Crescent border all four sides.
History of Owner: #1978.31.15 Gift of Louise and Mike Nevelson
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No