- Maker
- Simmons, (Margaret) C.
- Date made
- 1827
- Origin
- Washington D.C. US
- Stitches
- Cross, Crosslet, Satin, Algerian Eye, Rice, Double Herringbone, Stem, 4-sided.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: 1 script and 4 block. 2 with the letter J. Numbers 1-(1)0 and 1-16. Rows separated by various cross bands. At the bottom two urns with flowers. At center bottom a large basket of fruit or flowers with side leaves. Geometric border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- (Margaret) C. Simmons Work Washington City Oct. th 2 d / 1827 //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 12 3/8"
- Historical Owner
- #2000.0143.01 Purchased.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
