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R., B

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Maker
R., B
Date made
1684
Origin
Germany
Stitches
Cross, Running, Frencch knot, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: no J or U. A wreath of flowers with the initials of maker in center. Various flower motifs. At bottom L is a large cross next to a ladder, and a rooster on a pedestal. On R are two houses with trees and birds. No border.
Inscription
B R //
Length Without Frame
14"
Length With Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
13 1/2"
Historical Owner
Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich
Owner
NSCDA Hopkins House, Providence, RI
Owner Private
NSCDA-RI Hopkins House