F., S.

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Maker
F., S.
Date made
1798
Origin
Netherlands
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Scattered motifs of birds on branches, a large flower, butterflies, grapes, an eight pointed star, a reclining stag, a rampart lion, a female figure, two peacocks. At center bottom a large building (school?) with large plants on each sides. Arcaded flower border across the top and bottom, unusual border on both sides.
Inscription
S F / A N N O / 1 7 9 8
Length Without Frame
16 5/8"
Width Without Frame
15 7/16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1960.9.9 Gift of Mrs. James W. Packard (Elizabeth Gillmer, class of 1894)
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY