Dickinson, Roxana (age 13)

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Maker
Dickinson, Roxana (age 13)
Date made
1806
Origin
Goshen, NY US
Stitches
Cross, Running.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase ends with an ampersand. Numbers 1-5 and an upside down 6. In the center is a large heart surrounded by motifs of birds, flowers, one black dog on the L and two dogs, one brown one black on the R. At the bottom matching motifs of an animal (stag?), tea pots, birds, dogs.
Inscription
(In the large centered heart): R o x a n n a D i c k i n s o n //
Length Without Frame
10 1/4"
Width Without Frame
7 1/4"
Historical Owner
#68.457
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton