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Makers / Maker's Age: H., M
Date Made: 1820
Origin: Unknown
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Stem, Chain
Embroidery Thread: Wool & Cotton
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 8" h
Owner: NSCDA Wilton House, Richmond, VA www.nscda.org
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: A red house with two chimneys. A wide green lawn on the L & R. Small lawn with flowers at the front door. Heart motifs at top, large red flower at center bottom with birds on each side. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all 4 sides.
History of Owner: #1996.2 Gift of Jacqueline Herod.
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No