Pearson, Esther

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Maker
Pearson, Esther
Date made
ca. 1750
Origin
Canandaigua, NY US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Saw tooth, scroll, Greek key, and flower cross bands. Simple stitched lines. Designs at bottom.
Inscription
Esther Pearson is m / y name and with my / needle I writ the / same and if my skil / l it had been bette / r I would have mended every letter. / Esther Pearson born March 10, 1739 // (Note): *Reproduction chart available at: www.ochs.org
Historical Owner
#1987.006 Gift to Society.
Owner
Ontario County Historical Society, Canandaigua, NY
Owner Private
Ontario County Historical Society