Amsden, Amanda

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Maker
Amsden, Amanda
Date made
ca. 1800-1810
Origin
Deerfield, MA US
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block with some double letters, includes the J and has an ampersand. Uppercase script is missing the J. cartouche on the . These are done in a central square surrounded by matching motifs on both sides of strawberries, baskets of flowers with a centered motif at the top. Numbers 1-0 + are done in a diamond shape cartouche at the bottom R. Letters entered in a diamond shape L are illegible.
Inscription
(In a cartouche at center bottom): Amanda / Amsden
Owner
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
Owner Private
Historic Deerfield