Purton, Eliza

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Maker
Purton, Eliza
Date made
1796
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Strawberry cross band at top with flowers on both sides of an octagon. Four trees across bottom with flowers in R & L corners, a lion in the center and a bird in flight on both sides.
Inscription
(In a centered octagon): Mark chap / 10th ver 14 / But when Jesus saw / it, he was much displeas / ed, and said unto them, Suff / er the little children to come / unto me, and forbid them not / for of such is the kingdom / of God. / ELIZA PURTON / M D C C X C V I //
Length Without Frame
11"
Width Without Frame
12"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1964.114
Owner
NSCDA Webb-Deane-Stevens House, Wethersfield, CT
Owner Private
NSCDA Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum