Denholm, Jean

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Maker
Denholm, Jean
Date made
1814
Origin
Scotland (?)
Stitches
Chain, Cross, Half-cross, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing J and U. Numbers 1-9. Wide and narrow cross bands. At the center a building with towers set on a knoll with a tree on both sides. Birds, flowers, crowns, one blue basket, flowering plants, and strawberry motifs. Three borders all four sides.
Inscription
(At the top): Iune 30 / 1814 (Below the building): MD ED ID GD MD GD / (At center bottom): I E A N D E N H O L M //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Length With Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
12 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1995-109,A&B Bequest of May C. Wheelock
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA