Bertram, Harriet

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Maker
Bertram, Harriet
Date made
first half of 19th century
Origin
Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 3 with 26 letters, last one ends at T. Numbers 1-11. Various narrow cross bands. Near the bottom a panel with 4 birds, two under a tree, a pheasant, a double handled urn with carnations and a tulip. Reversing arcaded leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
I B W B (at the bottom): Harriet Bertram aged / 8 Years //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Historical Owner
#2003.434 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts