Smith, Elisabeth

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Maker
Smith, Elisabeth
Date made
1849
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet complete. One row of A's, partial rows of repeating letters. It looks like the center rows of the alphabet stitches were removed to the letter M and a central scene with a woman in red on the L, a large bird in a bower was added. The alphabet then continues. Two cross bands and several simple stitched lines. Border of 7 rows in different colors.
Inscription
E l i s a b e t h S m i t h / 1 8 4 9 //
Length Without Frame
7 7/8"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury