Attwill, Betsy

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Maker
Attwill, Betsy
Date made
1814
Origin
Lynn, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family register done in a saw tooth cartouche. At the bottom a flowery vine. At the bottom L and R are a cornucopia with a flowering vine that goes up each side. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Family Register / Mr. John D Attwill born May 7 1771 / Miss Martha Ingalls March 2 1775 / Married November 18 1794 / Childrens Names Births Deaths / Martha Attwill March 20th 1797 / Nelson R Attwill September 1h 1790 / John D Attwill May 1th 1800 / Mary Attwill April 25th 1802 / Betsy T Attwill February 4th 1804 / Alfred Attwill January 29h 1806 / Gustavus Attwill May 22h 1808 / Edwin Attwill August 7 1810 / Richard F Attwill July 17h 1812 / William A Attwill March 22 1814 / Jacob Attwill March 26h 1816 / Joseph W Attwill July 2h 1817 / Benjamin F Attwill July 3h 1817 / Mr. Jo / Mrs Martha Attwill Died July 3h 1817 / (In a vine and flower cartouche at the bottom): Betsy F. Attwill / Aged 10. / Lynn July 11th / 1814 //
Length Without Frame
22"
Width Without Frame
22"
Historical Owner
#5440
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum