Withington, Lydia (age 15)

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Maker
Withington, Lydia (age 15)
Date made
1799
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
An embroidered map showing all the islands and coastline of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Done at Mrs. Rowson's School in Boston one of the first schools to teach geography to girls. Mrs. Rowson wrote two books about the subject. At the bottom R is a footed stand, a large eagle with wings outstretched with a row of flags on both sides.
Inscription
(At upper R): BOSTON HARBOUR / (At lower L): E Pluribus Unum / Workd / by / Lydia Withington / at / Mrs Rowsons / Boston / June 24 th (?) / 1799 //
Length Without Frame
23 3/4"
Width Without Frame
19 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1896.0053.001 Bequest of Everline Tileston
Owner
Bostonian Society, Old State House Museum, Boston, MA
Owner Private
The Bostonian Society Old State House Museum
Name of School
Mrs. Rowson's School, Boston, MA