Oliver, Ruthie

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Maker
Oliver, Ruthie
Date made
1799
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing J, one with ampersand. Numbers 1-4. Various cross bands both narrow and wide. At the bottom L a basket of flowers with a geometric tree on each side. Circle motifs. Double saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
1 7 9 9 / BE MY ENDEVOUR ONLY / TO EXCEL I N THE BLEST / ART. THE ART OF DOING WE / LL. Ruthie Oliver is my name / And With my / Needle I workt The same IN 1799
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
14"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1951.M21
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England