Mason, Elisabeth

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Maker
Mason, Elisabeth
Date made
1786
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Pulled thread, Hollie, Chain, Satin, Outline, Roumanian, Woven bar, Buttonhole, Fishbone.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Dresden work. A circular lace pattern circle in each corner. At the bottom an open work basket filled with many different flowers and leaves.
Inscription
ELisabeth * Mason Her Work / 1786 //
Length Without Frame
19 1/2"
Width Without Frame
16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#TE*E391809 Gift of Mrs. Gertrude D. Ritter Webster
Owner
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Owner Private
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History