Bonnell, Eliza Ann

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Maker
Bonnell, Eliza Ann
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
Hunterdon Cnty, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Queen Satin, Eyelet, Chain, Double-Cross, Crossed-corners, Algerian Eye.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets. Spot motifs of flowers, birds, trees and a lion. Landscape at bottom features a tall pine, a large house, an unusual feathery tree, a large pot of flowers, giant birds, rooster & chicken and tiny dogs. Pinwheel and flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(In upper half): When Flowers of Spring / Bloom over my grave / This work of Mine / My friends May Have / / (On R ): Eliza Ann Bon / nell was Born / September The / 1st 1819 / /
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
21 3/8"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
20 3/8"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli
Name of School
Pinwheel & Flower border group, Hunterdon Cnty, NJ