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Barrett, Rebecca (age 8)

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Maker
Barrett, Rebecca (age 8)
Date made
1794
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross, French knot, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J, uppercase script missing the J and U, ends with ampersand. Various small cross bands. A centered two color saw tooth cartouche shows a two story house with two chimneys set on a small green lawn. Seven trees, two geometric, two with flowers and three with perched birds. Large geometric border with honeysuckle flowers and strawberries on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(Lower L corner): Rebecca (Lower R corner): Barrett //
Length Without Frame
21"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Historical Owner
#68.466 Gift of Rose Hinkley.
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton