Masi

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Maker
Masi
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
Spain
Stitches
Chain, Cross, Buttonhole, Four sided, Hem, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Motifs include trees, crown, flora, small dog-like motifs, keys, and religious symbols such as "IHS." Surrounding the field is the Spanish alphabet ("A B C D E F G H I J K L LL M N O P Q/ R/ S/ T V X I Z") and vowels (AEIOV) and eight-pointed stars, ladder, birds,
Inscription
CALLEJA ENELANO 1[8]/ [?]6MELABRO/ DONI SIA MASI SIENDO/ DICIPULA DE DONA ANGELA (Calleja [street, passage, or alley] In the year of 1[8][?]6 Worked with a needle by/ Little Miss Masi Being a student of/ teacher Mrs. Angela? //
Length Without Frame
22"
Width Without Frame
23 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1971-1485 Gift of anonymous donors
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg