Spalding, Arelise

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Maker
Spalding, Arelise
Date made
1808
Origin
Carlisle, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, lowercase has both the long and short style S and an ampersand. All done in a saw tooth centered square. At the bottom a small building, flanked by trees, with two chimneys and five windows. On the L a tavern sign on a tall pole. Reversing arcaded rose and vine border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Arelise / Spalding Carlisle 1808 //
Length Without Frame
12.5"
Length With Frame
16.37"
Width Without Frame
10.125"
Wdith With Frame
14"
Historical Owner
#1998.018
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum