Grover, Cornelia W. (age 12)

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Maker
Grover, Cornelia W. (age 12)
Date made
1837
Origin
NJ or VA US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Straight, Rice, Eyelet, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: all missing the J. Simple stitched lines. At the center bottom a two story white house with three chimneys set on a green lawn. Four trees, birds and plant motifs. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(On the L): Cornela / W. Grover / work (On the R): Aged 12 Yrs / August 1837 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
LM 2001.283.001
Owner
Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, VA
Owner Private
Loudoun Museum