Lensi, Tirisa

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Maker
Lensi, Tirisa
Date made
1800-1810
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase script with ampersand, missing the J and W. Numbers 1-5 on L 7-10 on R. At center bottom a large stag on a small lawn with flowers dominate the lower portion of the sampler. A basket of flowers and a tree on both sides. Between the alphabet at the top and the stag is a large band of floral sprays and vines. Double border of small flowers all 4 sides and across the upper quarter of the sampler between the alphabet and the floral sprays.
Inscription
T I R I S A L E N S I
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
20 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
22 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Gift of Miss Helen Carey
Owner
NSCDA Mount Clare, Baltimore, MD
Owner Private
NSCDA-MD Mount Clare