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Bancroft, Elizabeth (age 10)

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Maker
Bancroft, Elizabeth (age 10)
Date made
ca. 1806
Origin
Virginia (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk or cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 1 with J. House in lower R corner with trees, dog and one person. Basket of fruit. bird, tree motifs. Geometric floral border all 4 sides.
Inscription
Elizabeth O. Bancroft Age 10 years //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
13"
Wdith With Frame
14"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. Seely M. Chapman