Davis, Arrietta, Marsh

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Maker
Davis, Arrietta, Marsh
Date made
ca. 1870
Origin
Exeter, NH US
Stitches
Needlepoint
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Octagons and other geometric designs in various colors, each with a different flower, character, or design in the center: St. Bernard dog, terrier, spider on a web, playing cards, rabbit, lily. Owner says her great-grandmother said that this was a friendship sampler and was passed from friend to friend.
Inscription
Large initial D in center of piece //
Length With Frame
20"
Wdith With Frame
20"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Nancy Davidonis