Longacre, Elizabeth

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Maker
Longacre, Elizabeth
Date made
1832
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Simple stitched lines. A two story building at center bottom. Various motifs across the lower half with large birds, dogs, a roosters, fir trees, a butterfly. One cross band at the bottom. No border.
Inscription
Elizabeth Longacre 1832 / / P L J L / Phebe Lon / gacre 1832 / Coard (?) Lo / ngacre 1832
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#P1968-188-4 Gift of Mrs. Albert M. Greenfield 1968
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art