Adams, Polly

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Maker
Adams, Polly
Date made
1779
Origin
Franklin (?)., MA US
Stitches
Cross, Split, Saw tooth,
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 29
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block with 26 letters, lowercase has both the long and short style S. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom two strawberry plants. Various cross bands in lower third with open work corners.
Inscription
July the 20 1 7 7 9 / P o l l y . A d a m s //
Length Without Frame
22.7 cm
Width Without Frame
20 cm
Historical Owner
#02.001 Gift of Constance N. Hixon in 1972
Bolton & Co. Page
29
Owner
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Massachusetts Historical Society