Perley, Dorcas K.

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Maker
Perley, Dorcas K.
Date made
ca. 1835
Origin
Unity, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: #1 missing the G, J, X and Y. All others with 26 letters but the lower case q is done the same as the p. Numbers 1-8 plus (1 )0. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom L a two story house with two chimneys. Two trees to the L and four to the R. One large flowering plant on the L. Name is done in a flowered cartouche with a bow at the bottom. Diamond border all four sides.
Inscription
Dorcas K Perley //
Historical Owner
2007.166.011
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society