- Maker
- R. M.
- Date made
- late 19th century
- Origin
- Guatemala
- Stitches
- An impressive variety of stitches.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Silk
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 6 panels of embroidery. The first includes a female figure in a long dress with a basket of fruit balance on her head, facing to the R. Two large urns with cascading flowers and butterflies. Then seven wide and narrow rows of various flowers and designs. The bottom panel is six rows of cut work. A beautiful sampler with an incredible variation of stitching!
- Inscription
- (At the top): R M //
- Length Without Frame
- 65.5 cm
- Width Without Frame
- 44 cm
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Private collector
- Owner Private
- Laurel Gabel
