Hall, Eliza

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Maker
Hall, Eliza
Date made
ca. 1795
Origin
Norton, England
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Chain, Stem, Couching
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A tall three story house done in blue. Eight windows, two chimneys and a double pathway from L and R up to the front door. Geometric style trees with perched birds. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides. The edges are bound with green watered silk ribbon.
Inscription
E l i z a H a ll C h i p : N o r t o n (Note: Chip or 'Chipping' is derived from ceapen, an old English word meaning market. //
Length Without Frame
5 1/2"
Width Without Frame
4 3/4"
Historical Owner
#T.45-1938 Bequest of Mrs. H.A. Longman
Owner
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Owner Private
Fitzwilliam Museum