Almy, Katherine & Townsend, Hannah

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Maker
Almy, Katherine & Townsend, Hannah
Date made
1725-1750
Origin
RI US
Stitches
French Knot, Chain, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 30 Verse 128
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase. Cross bands in various designs and sizes. No border. The bottom of this sampler was finished by Hannah Townsend, daughter of Katherine Almy.
Inscription
(At the bottom R): H T
Length Without Frame
9 5/16"
Width Without Frame
6 1/16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#45.765 Gift of Miss Florence R. Kenyon
Bolton & Co. Page
30 Verse 128
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts