Donaldson, Harriet

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Maker
Donaldson, Harriet
Date made
1876
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Running
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1,2,3. Various partial and complete cross bands. At the bottom a large urn with 7 large flowers. To the L a small house with one chimney on the R a larger house with two chimneys. Two crowns, one key and a star motif. Greek Key border all four sides.
Inscription
And shall this body die / This mortal soul decay / And shall these active limbs of mine / Lie mouldering in the clay. / Harriet Donaldson / March / 4th 1876 //
Length Without Frame
17.5"
Width Without Frame
17.25"
Historical Owner
#68.462
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton