Dod, Rebecca Ann

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Maker
Dod, Rebecca Ann
Date made
1820
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin, Stem, tent, Rice, Algerian Eye, Buttonhole, Rococo
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Near the bottom a two story brick house set on a geen lawn. Above on each side a square basket with flowers. Above the house two facing flue birds. and two small flowers. A rolling arcaded border with carnations all four sides.
Inscription
Hail gentle piety unmingled joy / Whose fulness satisfies but cannot cloy / Spread thy soft wings over my devoted / Breast and settle there in everlasting guest / Rebecca ann Dod Her Work 1820 //
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
18 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1965.724 Gift of Jennie Hodge Schmidt
Owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL