- Maker
- Punderson, Prudence
- Date made
- 1776-1780
- Origin
- Preston, CT, US
- Stitches
- Surface Satin, Satin, Stem, Running Feather.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Silk
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A man (St. John) shown in profile stands on a rocky shore looking out to sea. He wears a long black robe. He holds a book in his R hand and a chalice containing a snake in his L. At his feet are small flowers and an eagle with partially outstretched wings. In the distance at sea is a three masted sailing vessel. One of a group of 12 silk needlework pictures, each depicts an apostle.
- Inscription
- (Hand written in black ink at the bottom): St. John the Evangelist
- Length Without Frame
- 9 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 8 3/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1962.28.3D Gift of Newton Case Briainard
- Owner
- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
- Owner Private
- Connecticut Historical Society
