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Gore

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Maker
Gore
Date made
ca. 1750-1760
Origin
MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Coat of Arms with a centered white crest with 3 birds facing L with wings out stretched. A helmeted bust on top with red plumes on both sides. Below, 3 hanging medallions surrounded by a white ribbon. This crest was designed by John Gore and was stitched by one of his six daughters.
Inscription
G O R E //
Owner
Gore Place Society, Waltham, MA