Harrison, Penelope

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Maker
Harrison, Penelope
Date made
1801
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A map of England including Ireland, part of Scotland and the names of the counties, cities and channels. Also shows part of France and Ireland. Sailing ships are scattered throughout the seas.
Inscription
(In a wheat and flower wreath in the upper R corner): THE MAP / OF ENGLAND / AND WALES WITH / PART OF / SCOTLAND FRANCE / AND IRELAND / WORKED BY PENELOPE HARRISON / IN THE YEAR / EIGHTEEN HUNDRED / AND ONE //
Length Without Frame
23 3/4"
Width Without Frame
19 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1979.80.21 Gift of Mrs. William P. Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA