Stead, Jane

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Maker
Stead, Jane
Date made
1799
Origin
Yorkshire, England
Stitches
Cross over 1 & 2 threads.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet stitched randomly in groups of letters: missing J and S. In the center is an octagon enclosing a pair of birds. To the L is a decorative octagon enclosing a flower and the date. To the R a large medallion enclosing a flower. Large half geometric medallions form a border on all four sides.
Inscription
1799 / A TOKEN / OF LOVE / 1799 / J Stead (In wreath of leaves): JS to HS 1799. Scattered initials: TS, IF, PS, HS, LS, MW, MS, AS, SW, LA.
Length Without Frame
21 3/4"
Length With Frame
25 3/4"
Width Without Frame
16"
Wdith With Frame
20"
Historical Owner
#1999-28
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg
Name of School
Ackworth School, England