Miller, Eliza

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Maker
Miller, Eliza
Date made
1807
Origin
PA (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete. 1 wide alternating carnation and tulip cross band and 2 other narrow cross bands. Lower half is filled with flowers, one flying bird, perched birds, At center bottom a large squirrel sits on a branch, a tiny perky black dog on the L. Narrow inner and outer border with a reversing arcaded flower border in between.
Inscription
(On the L of line 3): Love the Lord / and he will be a (on the R of line 3): tender father / unto the(e) (In a cartouche at bottom L): Eliza / Miller (In a cartouche at bottom R): April 28 / 1807 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
19 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/4"
Historical Owner
#79.80.16 Gift of Mrs. William P. Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA