de Gambaza

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Maker
de Gambaza
Date made
1832
Origin
Pluebla, Mexico
Stitches
Eyelet, French Knot, Shaded Satin, Dtem, Cutwork, Detached buttonhole,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Cotton
Predominent Motif
Four scenes depicting country life in Mexico. In the center a large two handled urn with a bouquet of flowers. Across the bottom and between the upper two scenes are smaller scenes including a hunter, animals, birds and various floral sprays.
Inscription
Across the top is a single line of inscription in Spanish. //
Length Without Frame
24 13/16"
Width Without Frame
30 7/8"
Historical Owner
#46.764 Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick 1946
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts