Morton, Electa

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Maker
Morton, Electa
Date made
1804
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Cross over 1, Queen
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: 2nd has the J and u and some letters are repeated. 3rd ends with r. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. Randomly placed motifs of various birds, trees, baskets of flowers, dogs, single flowers. No border.
Inscription
(In a cartouche at center near the bottom): 1804 (in a cartouche on the L): ELEC / TA (In a cartouche on the R): MORT / ON
Length Without Frame
16 3/4$
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1963.25.46 Gift of the estate of Helen E. Royce
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society