- Maker
- Asensio, Ana
- Date made
- 1791
- Origin
- Spain
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Back Stitch, Straight, Eyelet.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Sampler is worked from both the top and the bottom. In a centered square various flower sprays face towards the center. Small animals and several cross motifs. A large basket of flowers. 7 or 8 various border patterns done once on each side of sampler. Tassels at each corner. Beautiful!
- Inscription
- (On L): AVE MARIA / PVRISHMA / (On R): LEIZO / ANA A / INSIO / ANODE / 1791 //
- Length Without Frame
- 23 1/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 25 7/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1937.340 Purchased from the Elie Nadelman Collection.
- Owner
- New York Historical Society, New York, NY
- Owner Private
- New York Historical Society
