Combs, Abigail

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Maker
Combs, Abigail
Date made
1820
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 141 Verse 395 (var)
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase script 26 letters. Motifs of flowers in baskets and single stems. Three pair of facing birds, one single bird and a goose. Greek fret border across bottom. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Abigail Combs / 1820 / The lord can change the darkest sky / And give us day for night / Make drops of sacred sorrow rise / To rivers of delight / S C A C E C R C S C M C L C
Length Without Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#2006.13 Gift of Mrs. Rolfe K. Teague (Note: for image use please contact: CBlough@dar.org).
Bolton & Co. Page
141 Verse # 395 (var.)
Owner
DAR Museum, Washington, DC
Owner Private
DAR Museum