Cowie, Marget

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Maker
Cowie, Marget
Date made
1786
Origin
Edinburg, Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Cut work.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Across top a large flower with leaves and buds hanging down. In center a large manor house with four chimneys. An ornate tree on either side, a lawn, walkway and fence. Across the bottom geometric trees and animals on a small lawn. Flowered vine border all four sides.
Inscription
Lord all my days direct my ways / HC AC MS / marget EM MM COWIE / 17 MH HH MH IM 86 /
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
14 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#89.334.1 Gift of Wm. J. Graham
Owner
Rochester Historical Society, Rochester, NY
Owner Private
Rochester Historical Society