Tompson, Elisabeth

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Maker
Tompson, Elisabeth
Date made
early 18th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing J and U. Various stitched lines and cross bands. No border. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
E L I S A B E T H * T O M P S O N / I S * M //
Length Without Frame
11 5/8"
Width Without Frame
8 7/16"
Historical Owner
#98.1779 Gift of Miss Adelaide Pearson, 1898 Gift of Miss Ellen Stone
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts