Rodriguez, Maria Manuela

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Maker
Rodriguez, Maria Manuela
Date made
1842
Origin
Spain
Stitches
Cross, Counted cross, Satin, Long-armed cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing the J. Numbers 1-19 at the bottom. In the upper half and at the bottom various cross bands. Narrow inner and outer border with a wide unique center border all four sides.
Inscription
Hizolo Maria / Manuela Rodriguez / en la Amiga general / de la Casa de Ninas / huerfanas de la Coro- / nacion de Carmona. A / no de 1842 (Note: see sampler #5164 done at the same orphanage). //
Length Without Frame
25"
Width Without Frame
9 7/16"
Historical Owner
#45.33 Gift of Mrs. Richard Wheatland
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts