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Akin, Mary (age 15)

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Maker
Akin, Mary (age 15)
Date made
1715
Origin
Tiverton (?), RI US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing J and U. Numbers 1-8. Various wide and narrow beautiful cross bands and simple stitched lines. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
A religious verse done in many colors. Not quite legible. //
Length Without Frame
19"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Historical Owner
#B.2014.1 Bayou Bend Museum purchase funded by the Bayou Bend Docent Organization in memory of Michael K. Brown.
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX