Davis, Varina (Winnie)

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Maker
Davis, Varina (Winnie)
Date made
1876-1881
Origin
Germany (?)
Stitches
Cross, Running,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: no J's or Y's. Numbers 1-(1)0. Greek key and scroll designs. Various stitched lines across top quarter. 3 small stitched squares at bottom. Hem stitched border.
Inscription
Winnie Davis
Length Without Frame
21 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/3"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#0985.7.87 Gift of Jefferson Davis family
Owner
Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, VA
Owner Private
Museum of the Confederacy