Currier, Dolly

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Maker
Currier, Dolly
Date made
ca. 1798
Origin
MA? US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing the J and the U. Simple stitched lines. Three borders: saw tooth outer borders with an arcaded inner flower border done on three sides. A dark green hilly effect border across the bottom with a central flower, a large carnation on L and R with a bird on each side.
Inscription
DOLLY / Currier was Born / may the 30 1784 //
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA