Finney, Anna Eliza

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Maker
Finney, Anna Eliza
Date made
early 1800's
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: no J. Numbers 1-10. Various wide and narrow cross bands. In the bottom panel 21 motifs including peacocks and other birds, trees, flowers, strawberries, dogs, rabbits, an urn with flowers in L corner, a small tree in the R corner. Zig zag border with small flowers all four sides.
Inscription
(At the center bottom) Anna Eliza Finney //
Length Without Frame
17 3/4"
Width Without Frame
15"
Historical Owner
#1955.48.38f Gift of Dr. James Bordley, Jr.
Owner
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD
Owner Private
Maryland Historical Society