Mitchell, Eliza Jane (age 16)

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Maker
Mitchell, Eliza Jane (age 16)
Date made
1827
Origin
KY (?) US
Stitches
Algerian Eye, Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: upper case alphabet: XYZ missing (no room?). House on L and a church on R with large urn with large flowers between. Simple stitched lines. Reversing arcaded acorn border all 4 sides.
Inscription
Eliza Jane Mitchell Wrought This sa / mPler in the 16th Year of her age A.D. 1827 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Mrs. Robert E. Spiller
Owner Private
Mrs. Robert E. Spiller