Moody, Mary A.

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Maker
Moody, Mary A.
Date made
ca. 1822
Origin
Haverill, MA US
Stitches
Eyelet, Stem, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 198
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family Record done in four octagons with diamond shape trim. At bottom, 2 paths in a hilly lawn, one leading to 3 poplars and one to 3 pines. Border of roses held at top center by a large lovers' knot and bows at the bottom sides.
Inscription
Family. Record. / Cutting Moody / Born November 6 1780 Mary Tenny / Born June 10 1781 / Mary A Born / April 20, 1808 Moses B Born April 30, 1818 / (In a center triangle): Married May 1807 (Across the bottom): Faith Hope Charity / /
Length Without Frame
18 3/4"
Width Without Frame
19 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.121 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Bolton & Co. Page
198
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center