- Maker
- Bennett, Hannah
- Date made
- ca. 1810-15
- Origin
- Hubbardston, MA US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross, Herringbone, Bargello, Straight, Longarm Cross, Chain, Pattern darning.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes......... Page 127. Verse #292. 1811. Page 291.
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-(1)0. One ampersand. Various cross bands including a row of strawberries. At bottom L corner a sea with boats, on the R a geometric carnation, a bird, hen, and cat motifs. Double saw tooth border on both sides and across top. Row of darning stitches across bottom.
- Inscription
- Death will dissolve the tenderest (above line) tie / Our dearest friends are calld to die (below the line) / That nature forms below / And we are left in wo / (At center bottom): Hannah Bennett / Hubbardston born / July 27th 1800 //
- Length Without Frame
- 13"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #64.1.113 Purchased
- Owner
- Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
- Owner Private
- Old Sturbridge Village
