Alley, Rebekah (age 16)

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Maker
Alley, Rebekah (age 16)
Date made
1758
Origin
lLynn, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing the J and U. Various cross bands. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(At the bottom): 58 REBEKAH ALLEY WAS BORN / THE 31 OF 12 MONTH OLD STILE / IN YEAR 1742 THIS WAS DONE 17 //
Width Without Frame
18.5"
Historical Owner
#5034
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum