Nilce, Anna Maria (age 13)

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Maker
Nilce, Anna Maria (age 13)
Date made
1829
Origin
Coeymans, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 1st ends with J, second with Y. In a square near the bottom a three story house with 2 chimneys, a bird sitting in a tree. Four large baskets of flowers on L & R with various motifs of birds and other flowers Small border all four sides .
Inscription
Wrought by Anna Maria Nilce in the 13th year of her age Coeymans NY July 8 1 8 2 9 //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
18"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1922.3 Gift of Miss Sarah A. Johnson
Owner
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Owner Private
Albany Institute of History & Art