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
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend