Betts, Martha

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Maker
Betts, Martha
Date made
1808
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center a pair of birds in a rosebud wreath. On both sides a pair of facing birds and flowers. Other motifs include flying doves holding an olive branch, and free standing flowers. At the bottom facing swans flank the date. This sampler has very small stitching.
Inscription
Martha Betts / 1 8 0 8 //
Historical Owner
#25174
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum