Prebble, Margaret (age 11)

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Maker
Prebble, Margaret (age 11)
Date made
1831
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Many motifs of flowers in baskets, in urns and single blossoms. Strawberries, hearts, birds, dogs, diamond shapes, figure at the bottom of two shepherd, one holding a crook. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a rectangle at the top): The curse of / the Lord is in the / house of the wi / cked but he bles / sed the habitation / of the just / / (In octagon on L): Margaret / Prebble / Octr 4 / (In octagon on R): Aged / 11 / years / 1831 / /
Length Without Frame
16 15/16"
Width Without Frame
12 5/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.37 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum