Chace, Lois B.

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Maker
Chace, Lois B.
Date made
19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Queen, Cross, Stem, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Various narrow cross bands. In the lower section a two story house with two chimney, two geometric trees on both sides. Below a row a plants and flowers. Diagonal and flower border all four sides.
Inscription
This needle work of mine can tell / When I was a child I learned well / And by my parents I was taught / Not to spend my time in nought / (At the bottom): Performed by Lois B Chace //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
19 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
12 3/4"
Historical Owner
Gift of Pamela and Paul Ness, In memory of Prof & Mrs Edwin Miller
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum