Roberts, Elizabeth

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Maker
Roberts, Elizabeth
Date made
mid 17th century
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Doouble running, Eyelet, Montenegrin cross, Rumanian, Trellis, Cut work.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J and U. Wide cross bands with various flowers and one with the 'boxers'. No border.
Inscription
(At the end of the alphabet): ER and at the bottom a row with 4 large E and Rs. //
Length Without Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
9 1/8"
Historical Owner
#49.1064 Gift of Emily Welles Robbins and the Hon. Sumner Welles in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent 1949
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts