Story, Abbey

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Maker
Story, Abbey
Date made
1807
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Rice.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. Numbers 1-(1)0. One wide row of a flower and diamond shaped cross band. Outer double zig zag border with an inner geometric design border.
Inscription
(In a large centered rectangle): This work I do That / you may see What / care my parents Took / of me. Love is folly Bea / uty is a blast. Virtue is / a flower that will alw / ays last. Abbey story / is my name And with / my needle I wrought / the same june 23 1807 //
Length Without Frame
15 1/4"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#79-80-47 Gift of Mrs. William P. Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA