Haynes, Dorcas

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Maker
Haynes, Dorcas
Date made
1720
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Long-armed Cross, Herringbone, satin, Rococo, Florentine, Trellis
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each missing the J, lower case with both the long and short S, the U and an ampersand. Beautiful cross bands of various flowers, acorns and leaves, and other narrow stitched lines.
Inscription
ALL * FLeSh * IS * LIke * the * WIthered * HAY / And * SSO * It * SPrings * And * Fades * AWay / (At the bottom): Dorcas * Hsynes * her * work * Finished * the * / 25 * day * of * the * Twelves * Month ** 1720 ** //
Length Without Frame
31.25cm
Width Without Frame
22.25cm
Historical Owner
#T.15-1950 Gift of Miss Margaret Bone
Owner
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Owner Private
Fitzwilliam Museum