Alse Turnor / Magdalen Kuynet

View Favorites
Maker
Alse Turnor / Magdalen Kuynet
Date made
1600-1630
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Various motifs of carnations, a griffin, a stag, grapes, flowers, peacock, triangles and others. No border.
Inscription
(Stitched on the L side top to bottom): Alse Turnor (Stitched on the L side): No shade of envy can obscure / the light of virtue shining pure / / (Near the bottom on the L): Magdalen + Forde //
Length Without Frame
9 7/16"
Width Without Frame
20"
Historical Owner
#1942.508 Mary Pack McNairy Collection
Owner
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH