Townsend, Sarah (?)

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Maker
Townsend, Sarah (?)
Date made
1773
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Flat, Drawn, Faggot, Tent, Queen.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Tree of Life showing united hearts of couple at the roots with the name and birth date of each. On the tree are nine apples, each inscribed with the name and birth date of a child of the marriage.
Inscription
David and Sarah Townsend / Married 1773 Nov. 23 //
Length Without Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
18 1/4"
Historical Owner
#T0008 Gift of Russell H. Kettell
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum