Bovey, Mary

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Maker
Bovey, Mary
Date made
1648
Origin
England (?)
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing both the J and the U. An early band sampler with various beautiful bands of various designs stitched from the bottom to the top. Includes bands of flowers, cherubs with rabbits, birds, stags, insects and geometric designs. The last few inches at the top of the sampler are unfinished.
Inscription
1 6 4 8
Length Without Frame
32 1/16"
Width Without Frame
6 3/16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.6 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum