Curtis, Elizabeth

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Maker
Curtis, Elizabeth
Date made
1826
Origin
Beverly, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A family record. Vine border all four sides.
Inscription
(Done in a saw tooth square); F A M I L Y R E C O R D / Mr. William Curtis was born in Beverly / Mass Sept 18th. 1792 Miss Betsy Dodge / was born in Wenham Mass Nov 26th / 1792. they were married 1812 . Mr. Curtis / died in Cape Henry West Indies Feb 17 1820 / Blest be the tie which binds. Our hearts in mutual love. (In separate cartouches): Lucy Ann Curtis / born May 3rd 1813 / Elisabeth Curtis / born Aug 1st 1815 / Mary S Curtis / Born Nov 8th 1817 / Abigail Curtis born / Feb 17 died 20 1820 / Recorded by Elisabeth Curtis Beverly 1828 //...Elizabeth Curtis Beverly 1828
Length Without Frame
18 3/8"
Width Without Frame
18 5/8"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.111 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center