Terry, Elizabeth Rowe

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Maker
Terry, Elizabeth Rowe
Date made
1828
Origin
Cutchogue, L.I., NY US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 229
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into 4 panels. 1. A basket of fruit in center with smaller baskets of flowers on either side. 2. Adam and Eve in formal dress with huge plants and small trees. 3. Structure in center with a lady carrying flowers on one side and unfinished figure of man on the other. Small trees with birds, small dogs following man and woman. 4. Baskets of fruit, flowers, peacock and small birds.
Inscription
Adam and Eve / / Elizabeth Rowe Terry 1828
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-107 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Bolton & Co. Page
229
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum