Hall, Elizabeth (age 11)

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Maker
Hall, Elizabeth (age 11)
Date made
19th century
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen, Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #1 complete, #2 has both long and short S, #3 ends with F. Numbers 1-12. Various small cross bands. Heart, diamond, crown and strawberry motifs. At the bottom a centered plant with hanging flowers, an animal on a mound on the L and a bird on a small mound with two flowers. Arcaded inner strawberry border and an outer single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Elizabeth Hall * Aged 11 years //
Length Without Frame
33 cm
Width Without Frame
24cm
Historical Owner
#H977.28.33
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada
Owner Private
Museum of Vancouver