Figoli, Francoise (age 9)

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Maker
Figoli, Francoise (age 9)
Date made
1800
Origin
France
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet with ampersand. Numbers to 14. At the bottom motifs of flowers, a key, a basket with flowers and a bird, a small altar shape with a table with a plant. Partial zig zag border. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
ALPHABET FAIT ???? PAR FRANCOISE / FIGOLI AGEE DE 9 1800 LE 12 OCTOBRE //
Length Without Frame
7 7/8"
Width Without Frame
13 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-108 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, NY, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum