Sinderbee, Elizabeth

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Maker
Sinderbee, Elizabeth
Date made
1712
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Double running, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A beautiful band sampler, worked from both ends. At one end rows and rows of flowers and various designs including one row of "boxers". In the reverse are several alphabets and verse done in stitched rectangles. A long verse at the bottom but not legible.
Inscription
ELIZABETH / SINDERBEE / ELIZABETH / SINDERBEE HER / SAMPLER MADE IN / THE YEAR 1 7 1 2 / (Note): There is a verse at the bottom but it is not clearly legible) //
Length Without Frame
33 1/4"
Width Without Frame
10"
Historical Owner
#2003.385 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeanette Westfall
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts