Hall, Nabby L.

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Maker
Hall, Nabby L.
Date made
1804
Origin
Pembroke, MA US
Stitches
Stem, Eylet, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 167
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete. Numbers 1-10. Small cross bands. Vine and rose border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a sawtooth rectangle): Bailey Hall born August 15, 1764 / Nabby Hall born November 9 1768 / Nabby Hall born June 22 1794 / Eliza Hall born May 16 1796 / Wrought by Nabby L. Hall / In 1804 (At the bottom): N H
Length Without Frame
21 7/8"
Width Without Frame
16 15/16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#44.63 Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler.
Bolton & Co. Page
167
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts