Punderson, Prudence

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Maker
Punderson, Prudence
Date made
1776-1780
Origin
Preston, CT US
Stitches
Surface Satin, Santin, Stem, Free Form.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A man (St. Thomas) wearing a long black robe and a tan hat, sits on a wooden side chair next to a trestle table. He carries a spear in his L hand, his R rests on the table next to a book. A tree on both sides. A dog on the R. (One of 12 silk needlework pictures, each depicts an apostle).
Inscription
(Hand written in black ink at the bottom:) St. Thomas / Was thrust through with A Lance
Length Without Frame
9 5/16"
Width Without Frame
8 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1962.28.3G Gift of Newton Case Brainard.
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society