Hias, M.

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Maker
Hias, M.
Date made
1818
Origin
Austria
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk and Metal
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: 2 missing the J. Two cross bands. The bottom half has various motifs of trees, a basket of flowers, shields with initials, bird on a tree branch, floral sprays. Partial border on the upper half.
Inscription
(In a small wreath on bottom L): M / Hias (?) //
Length Without Frame
20 1/8"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Historical Owner
#57.122.231 Collection of Mrs. L.C. Harper, Bequest of Mabel H. Harper
Owner
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Owner Private
Metropolitan Museum of Art