Green, Elizabeth (age 12)

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Maker
Green, Elizabeth (age 12)
Date made
1813
Origin
Easton, PA US
Stitches
Queen, Cross, Straight, French know, Florentine.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen, Silk
Predominent Motif
A house with two chimneys near center bottom set on a blue green lawn. On the R three sheep below a tall evergreen tree, a leafy tree on the L. Two flying birds above. In the upper third a small house on the L side with two pine trees, an urn with roses and forget-me-nots in the center, and a small church with one leafy tree on the R side. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(Top L): Elizabeth . Green / Aged . 12 . Years (On R): Easton . / Febuary . 22d . 1813 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
14 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
14 3/4"
Historical Owner
#82.01
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum