Nichols, Elizabeth (born 1779)

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Maker
Nichols, Elizabeth (born 1779)
Date made
ca. 1785
Origin
MA (?)
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: the J missing in all and Y,Z missing in the second. Numbers 3-6 and 7-9 are in the bottom panel as are miscellaneous alphabet letters. Various wide and narrow cross bands including strawberries and hearts. In the bottom panel are three green hills with scattered flowers and an animal (horse?) on both L and R hill. One large pine tree. Zig zag border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Elizabeth Nicholls was Born Feb 1779 //
Historical Owner
#1950.1132 Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
Owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Owner Private
Art Institute of Chicago