Evans, Elizabeth

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Maker
Evans, Elizabeth
Date made
1835
Origin
Maiden Creek, PA US
Stitches
Queen, Cross, Eyelet, Back, Satin, Ladder, Feather
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitched lines. Various small scattered motifs. At the center bottom a basket of flowers, a single large flower and strawberry. Arcaded border top and bottom with a reversing arcaded border up both sides.
Inscription
E I D / Elizabeth Evans S E / H B / T E S E / Maiden Creek School //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Length With Frame
20 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
21 3/4"
Historical Owner
#79.80.15 Gift of William P. Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum