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