Thompson, Elizabeth

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Maker
Thompson, Elizabeth
Date made
1851
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Half cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Heart and diamond motifs. Lower half has a cross with a vine on both sides, floral sprays and small flowers. Geometric border all four sides.
Inscription
Elizabeth Thompson / Made Yr 1851 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
19"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1929-01-4
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society