Malins, Hannah

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Maker
Malins, Hannah
Date made
1663
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Long, Short, Eyelet, Satin, Stem, Holbein.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: no J, V or Z. A beautiful sampler with wide cross bands of geometric shapes and decorative stitches. Acorns, pineapples, flowers,some done in three dimensional stitching. No border.
Inscription
Hannah Malins / 1663 //
Length Without Frame
25"
Length With Frame
32"
Width Without Frame
9"
Wdith With Frame
15 1/8"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Donated by Ms. Hannah V. Prentice
Owner
NSCDA Stenton, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
NSCDA PA - STENTON