Morgan, Melinda

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Maker
Morgan, Melinda
Date made
1810-1820
Origin
Pembroke, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Chain, Bullion Knots, Satin, Slanted Buttonhole, Long-Armed Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. uppercase script missing the J. Simple stitched lines. Basket of flowers at center bottom. Running rose bud vine border up both sides. A blue floral design in all four corners.
Inscription
(In a rectangle at the top: Pembroke / Melinda Morgan //
Length Without Frame
15.75"
Length With Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
10.5"
Wdith With Frame
11 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1927.15.6 Gift of John Calvin Thorne
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical Society