Butcher, Sarah

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Maker
Butcher, Sarah
Date made
1799
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block missing J, with ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Geometric flower patterns across top and simple lines between each row. Several initials scattered randomly. Saw tooth border all 4 sides.
Inscription
(In a rectangle at the bottom): Sarah Butcher J E / Her Work / / 1799 / / S B / / E H S A //
Length Without Frame
14"
Length With Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
6"
Wdith With Frame
8"
Historical Owner
Gift of Mrs. F.F. Thompson
Owner
NSCDA Van Cortlandt House, Riverdale, NY
Owner Private
NSCDA-NY Van Cortlandt House