Russell, Ruth Strong (age 10) (1804-1869)

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Maker
Russell, Ruth Strong (age 10) (1804-1869)
Date made
1814
Origin
Greenfield, MA US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, lowercase has both the long and the short S. Numbers 1-12. One cross band and narrow stitched lines. Two black dogs with collars, two baskets of flowers, two tall trees and other small motifs. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a flower cartouche): Ruth Russell / 1 8 1 4 //
Length Without Frame
16.5"
Width Without Frame
14.87"
Historical Owner
#1905.18.06
Owner
Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, MA
Owner Private
Memorial Hall Museum