Knight, Dorothy

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Maker
Knight, Dorothy
Date made
1817
Origin
Phillipston, MA US
Stitches
Stright, Outline, Chain, Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A pillar on each with a swag above. At the bottom is a large house with an attached el and three smoking chimneys. A tree stands on either side. Floral border on both sides.
Inscription
Family Record / Mr Ebenezer Knight born May 9 / 1763 Miss Esther Sprague born / Oct 28 1768 Were Married at / Athol 1786 and have the following children / Names Births Deaths / Israel May 14 1786 June 10 1819 / Jason Jan 10 1790 Jan 1 1861 / Stephen Sept 28 1791 Oct 1 1853 / Roufus Aug 18 1793 Sept 18 1855 / Eunice June 12 1796 Oct 6 1857 / Levi Jan 31 1800 July 9 1880 / Dorothy Nov 19 1803 Sept 8 1854 / Rebeka Nov 27 1809 Mar 25 1887 / Mr Ebenezer Knight Died June th 14 1820 / Mrs Esther Knight Died Jan the 1 1857 / Wrought by Dorothy Knight Phillipston Oct the 7 AD 1817 //
Length Without Frame
20 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.108 Purchased in 1987
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village