Solodad

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Maker
Solodad
Date made
1856
Origin
Spain
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem, Bullion knots.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Seven horizontal bands: 1. waved stem with flowers 2. waved stem with daisies 3. roses 4. large flowers, fruit and leaves 5. Quince sprays 6. scrolling leaves and flowers 7. waved stem leaves, berries with bullion knots. No border.
Inscription
(Near the bottom): Heco per Soledad osa en la Escuela municipal de nina n3 (Made by Soledad at the municipal girls school #3) //
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 3/4"
Historical Owner
#T.17.1952 Bequest of Lady St. John Hope
Owner
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Owner Private
Fitzwilliam Museum