- Maker
- Whittemore, Clarra D.
- Date made
- ca 1810-1840
- Origin
- NY or New England US
- Stitches
- Hem, Satin, Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase block backward J, q not Q. Lowercase has the long S. Numbers 1-12 (10 is backwards). Two columns dominate the the bottom L and R side with a floral vine that arches over the center. Arcaded strawberry cross band at the bottom. Geometric cross bands. One heart motif. Saw tooth border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- C l a r r a D W h i t t e m o (above): r e //
- Length Without Frame
- 7 1/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 7"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #64.1.76 Purchased
- Owner
- Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
- Owner Private
- Old Sturbridge Village
