Dowling, Ada Philomena

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Maker
Dowling, Ada Philomena
Date made
1876
Origin
Fredericton, NB Canada
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton (?)
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: both upper and lowercase script are missing the J. Cross bands. Cross, heart, arrow and unknown motifs. Scroll border all four sides with a large design at each corner.
Inscription
(Note): lines from a verse of a hymn): One sweetly solemn thought / Comes to me over and over / I'm nearer myHome to day / Than ever I've been before / Ada Philomena Dowline / 1876 Frederoctpm / New Brunswick //
Length Without Frame
74 cm
Width Without Frame
52.5cm
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#H977.1005.23
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada