Hancock, Maria

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Maker
Hancock, Maria
Date made
19th century
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
17 alphabets: 10 missing the J. Roman numerals done twice. Numbers 1-(1)0 done 6 times. One line of random initials and numbers. A crown and coronet, bible, birds, a key, cat, dogs and many partial cross bands fill the lower third. Three joined crosses at center bottom. No border.
Inscription
Maria Hancock //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1943.113 Gift of George W. Bierce
Owner
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Owner Private
Cleveland Museum of Art