Wellington, Martha (Patty)

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Maker
Wellington, Martha (Patty)
Date made
ca. 1802
Origin
Lexington, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Flat, Satin, Tent.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Family record done on a Tree of Life with a fruit representing each child. Names of parents in hearts at the bottom with plumes on each side. Draped chain tied with a bow at the center. Small alternating border all four sides.
Inscription
(In heart on L): Benjamin / Wellington / bn. Aug. 18 / 1743 (In heart on R): Martha / Wellington / bn Feb. 24 / 1745 / (In center): Married / Dec. 4 1766 (On apples on the tree starting at the bottom): Mary / bn. Sept. 22/ 1767 / Abigail / bn. Sept. 26 / 1769 / Benjamin / bn. July 7 / 1772 / Oliver / bn. Oct. 11 / 1774 / Patty / bn. June 19 / 1777 / Benjamin O. / bn. Agust 25 / 1778 / Peter / bn. May 31 / 1701 / Richard / bn. July 14 / 1783 / Jame & Patty / bn. Dec 12 1786 / Isaac / bn. Dec. 116 / 1787 /
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
From the Betty Ring Collection
Owner
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
Lexington Historical Society