Miffin, Hannah

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Maker
Miffin, Hannah
Date made
1808
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Double faggot, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: U and V transposed. A large triangle and a large eight pointed star motif. Various other small motifs of small plants, a hearts, crown, small animals, a two handled urn. Arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
h a n n a h m i f f i n 1 8 0 8 //
Length Without Frame
10 7/8"
Width Without Frame
15 9/16"
Historical Owner
#45.21 Gift of Mrs. Richard Wheatland
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts