B., A M

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Maker
B., A M
Date made
1768
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into 4 sections. In the first:panel:angels with a wreath on either side, with the Spies of Canann in the center. The second panel is filled with baskets of flowers, small animals, two peacocks, and a duck. The third panel has flowers and birds on the L, a collared stag laying down on a small green lawn within an arch of flowers on the R, and in the center a maiden in a long dress holding a bird in her hand with animals at her feet and flowers and birds overhead. The last panel is filled with baskets of flowers, birds and small deer. Small arcaded border with small flowers all four sides.
Inscription
(At top R): A N N O (In wreath at top L): A M B (In wreath on R): 1768
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
15 3/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.27 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum