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Makers / Maker's Age: Solodad
Date Made: 1856
Origin: Spain
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Satin, Stem, Bullion knots.
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 18 1/2" h
Owner: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Seven horizontal bands: 1. waved stem with flowers 2. waved stem with daisies 3. roses 4. large flowers, fruit and leaves 5. Quince sprays 6. scrolling leaves and flowers 7. waved stem leaves, berries with bullion knots. No border.
History of Owner: #T.17.1952 Bequest of Lady St. John Hope
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No