Brown, Hannah

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Maker
Brown, Hannah
Date made
1797
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing J, with ampersand. Numbers 1-7. Various cross bands. At the bottom a colorful basket with 3 flowers sits on a green lawn. A flowering plant on both sides. No border. (Note: an image of the reverse shows the original colors which have faded from exposure to light).
Inscription
H a n n a H B r o w n H e r W o / r k i n t h e 1 5 h Y e a r O f H e / r A g e 1 7 9 7 //
Length Without Frame
6.75"
Width Without Frame
8.4385"
Historical Owner
#1930.115
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum