Ford, Eliza

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Maker
Ford, Eliza
Date made
1823
Origin
Crownhill Village, Devon, UK
Stitches
Petit Point
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase cursive missing the J. Arrows on both sides. Large rose at top center. Floral and vine border all 4 sides.
Inscription
Moral If good we plant not, vice will fill the place / And rankest weeds the richest soils deface. Culture / ELIZA . FORD . CROWN- / HILL-VILLAGE . DEVON . May 21, 1823 //
Length Without Frame
7"
Length With Frame
9"
Width Without Frame
12"
Wdith With Frame
14"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. Duane Kline