Swann, Martha Loury

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Maker
Swann, Martha Loury
Date made
Unknown
Origin
Laurel Swamp, NC US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Tent
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-12. Simple stitched lines. Two facing birds, one diamond motif, one animal. Narrow border all four sides.
Inscription
Many rows of initials and random letters. At the bottom: Martha Loury Swann. Laurel Swamp. //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
7"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#0985.13.1694 Gift of Callie S. Brown
Owner
Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, VA
Owner Private
Museum of the Confederacy