Furler, Rebecca

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Maker
Furler, Rebecca
Date made
1811
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Chain
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Various motifs of trees, flowers, plants, birds, dogs, angels, a crown, garland of flowers. A central memorial stone with a cross. Reversing arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(On the memorial urn): In Memory / of M F u r l e r / Who Died / March 15 / 1 8 11 (In a cartouche at center bottom): Rebca Furler / Her Work / Agd 8 Yrs / 18 11 //
Length Without Frame
17 3/8"
Width Without Frame
12 1/16"
Historical Owner
#50.4014 Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Moore and Miss Mary Magoun Brown in memory of their mother, Mrs. John Crosby Brown.
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA