Egbert, Emeline (born 8/29/1833)

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Maker
Egbert, Emeline (born 8/29/1833)
Date made
ca. 1845-1855
Origin
Tompkinsville, Staten Island, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
A motif sampler with four flowered wreaths two with a garland between, flowers, a boy playing a horn, a dog, two baskets of flowers and a center bouquet of flowers. Small border with flowers all four sides.
Inscription
E m e l i n e E g b e r t / S t a t e n I s l a n d / 1 8 (4 5 ) ? //
Length Without Frame
16.750"
Width Without Frame
18.375"
Historical Owner
#C06.0135 Gift of Lucy Taylor Mersereau
Owner
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island, NY
Owner Private
Historic Richmond Town/Staten Island Historical Society