Cleares, Mary Ann

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Maker
Cleares, Mary Ann
Date made
1836
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In center from top to bottom are three motifs: 1. Tree with two flowers, 2. Tree with fruit & a bird at top, 3. Basket with flowers. To the R & L are various geometric motifs of plants, pine trees, birds sitting on various flowers, small trees, strawberry plants. Checkerboard border of cross stitch on all four sides with a small triangle in each corner.
Inscription
Mary Ann Cleares Jany 22 / 1836 //
Length Without Frame
17.5"
Width Without Frame
13.5"
Historical Owner
#MM2004.08.010
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum