Holingworth, Mary

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Maker
Holingworth, Mary
Date made
1665
Origin
Salem or Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Stylized floral designs worked in horizontal rows. Elongated rectangular format in the tradition of English band samplers. Square floral motifs at top are by family tradition patterns for shawl corners.
Inscription
M A R Y H O L I N G W O R / T H //
Length Without Frame
25"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#4134.39 Donated in 1900 by George R. Curwen, a descendant of maker.
Owner
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
Owner Private
Peabody Essex Museum