A., E.

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Maker
A., E.
Date made
1845
Origin
England or Europe
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block with all 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. One narrow diamond cross band. Lower two thirds of sampler has motifs including crowns, single birds, two birds holding a wreath above a flying angel, two plants on footed stands, a large basket with flowers. Greek fret border all four sides.
Inscription
E. A. N B
Length Without Frame
13 1/4"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.33 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center