- Maker
- Gavitt, Abigail,
- Date made
- 1812
- Origin
- Westerly, RI US
- Stitches
- Crossover two, Encroaching satin, Outline, Crossover one, Satin, Bullion, Long, Short, Long-armed cross, Queen, Algerian Eye, Chain, Half cross and Straight.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both missing J, one with both long and short style S. Horizontal bands of pictorial motifs which include a two story house, and a tree. A second band includes a front facing woman, a plant, a left facing woman and a plant. A four sided pictorial board includes a reclining woman, five male figures, two large birds, 8 four-legged animals, 3 trees and a stylized flower and vine design. Another picture shows two men carrying a pole bearing a single cluster of grapes (The Spies of Canaan). Teacher: Sally, at the Pawcatuck Academy.
- Inscription
- Bible passages NUM 13 23 1 Sam 20 (?) / Abbigail Gavit in the 10th / year of her age August 1812 / Time rapid flies improveh (sic) man the longer life is but a span. //
- Length Without Frame
- 16 1/4"
- Length With Frame
- 18 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 14"
- Wdith With Frame
- 16"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- #1987.231.0 Purchased from Ashaway Antiques Store, RI in 1987.
- Owner
- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
- Owner Private
- Connecticut Historical Society
- Name of School
- Pawcatuck Academy, Westerly, RI