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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1786
Origin
Netherlands
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
At the bottom a large parrot, a horse, a collared deer lying down. Scattered are a dancing girl and boy, coat of arms, a woman carrying a long pole and a pot, the Spies of Canaan carrying grapes on a pole, flying angels, various flowers. Reversing arcaded strawberry border.
Inscription
M W / G W / B W / I E G / H W / F W / S W / I M W / 1786 //
Length Without Frame
18 3/4"
Width Without Frame
19 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1918.1420 Gift of Mary Wheelwright
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England