Weeden, Frelov (age 12)

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Maker
Weeden, Frelov (age 12)
Date made
1794
Origin
Rhode Island US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Queen, Eyelet, Stem, Tent, Double-cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: upper case, no J, Y or Z. House with 2 chimneys. A tree flanked by a man and a woman done in a geometric cartouche. Small trees in each corner with an inner geometric border of small flowers and a saw tooth outer border across top and down both sides. Checkered border across bottom.
Inscription
Frelov Weeden Sampler / in the twelfth year of my / age 1794 BO //
Length Without Frame
11"
Length With Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
14 1/2"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased.
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli