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Makers / Maker's Age: Staples, Hannah
Date Made: ca. 1791 (?)
Origin: Portland, ME (?) US
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Stitches: Cross, Faggot,
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 21 1/2" h
Owner: American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY www.folkartmuseum.org
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 2 alphabets: J and U missing in both. A large two story house, a small ell on the L and a large geometric style tree on each side. At the bottom a three story house on the L and a two story house on the R. Small trees and crosses across the bottom with a geometric style tree in the center. Zig zag border done in faggot stitch, up both sides and across the top
History of Owner: 31978.31.25 Gift of Louise and Mike Nevelson
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No Verse #128 Ca. 1630 Page 271