Herron, Jane

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Maker
Herron, Jane
Date made
1840
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #2 missing the Z (no room).. One ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. At center bottom two small fruit, two large trees, a peacock and peahen on either side of a large basket of flowers. Trefoil order all four sides.
Inscription
Jane * Herrons / sampler * 1840
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#08.113 John Herron Bequest
Owner
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
Owner Private
Indianapolis Museum of Art