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
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts