Tootle, Frances

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Maker
Tootle, Frances
Date made
1798
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: some double letters. Lowercase has the long S. Each ends with an ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Various small cross bands and stitched lines. Small motifs. No border.
Inscription
During the Time of Life / Alloted me, Grant me, good / God, my Health and Liberty / I beg no more, if more / Thou art pleas'd to give, I'll / Thankfully the Overplus / Receive / / Frances Tootle's work 1798 //
Length Without Frame
31 cm
Width Without Frame
23.50cm
Historical Owner
#H979.71.12
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada
Owner Private
Museum of Vancouver