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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1846
Origin
Spain
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A beautiful colorful sampler with motifs of butterflies, birds, hearts, flowers in urns, in pots and on a large central tree like motif. At the bottom on each side a sailing ship. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(At center bottom): 1 * 8 * 4 * 6 * //
Length Without Frame
14 3/8"
Width Without Frame
13 11/16"
Historical Owner
#45.35 Gift of Mrs. Richard Wheatland
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts