Romans, Elizabeth

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Maker
Romans, Elizabeth
Date made
1838
Origin
US
Stitches
Algerian eye, Cross, Hem, Rice
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-2 and 1-17. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Single stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Elizabeth Roman . / 1 8 3 8 //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/8"
Historical Owner
#1919.1102 Gift of Mary S. Clark
Owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Owner Private
Art Institute of Chicago