- Maker
- Liteljohn, Elisabeth
- Date made
- 1766
- Origin
- Scotland
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet, Double running
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: each missing the J and U. Numbers 1-13 and 14-19. Various narrow cross bands. Small heart, flower and dog motifs. Last three lines are filled with initials of family members (?) (Note: the elaborate curly cues around each letter are often found on samplers from Scotland). Reversing arcaded honeysuckle border all four sides with a crown in each corner.
- Inscription
- A L M K I L A L E C AL HL ML / I K E W I L D K P L / D L M K E K H K M K / (Note: Various small initials in each corner). //
- Length Without Frame
- 9 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 11 1/8"
- Historical Owner
- #2003.381 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
- Owner
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- Museum of Fine Arts
