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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1811
Origin
Denmark (?)
Stitches
Cross over 1, Cross over 2, Eyelet, Italian Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing the J and U. Wide cross band across the top with many motifs below of crowns, coronets, a castle, birds, trees, 2 figures and a dog in a gondola(?). Scroll band at the bottom. Interest small leaf and vine border all four sides.
Inscription
(Under the crowns): E K L, I H / P H, A B H / I H K / A K R / P O ? A S ? A H / (At the bottom):1811
Length Without Frame
8 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Historical Owner
(pg. 97) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss