Poor, Molly

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Maker
Poor, Molly
Date made
ca. 1780-1800
Origin
Newbury, England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block complete, uppercase script missing J and U. Various stitched lines including large cross bands including scroll, arcaded carnation, saw tooth.
Inscription
MOLLY POOR WAS BORN / MARCH THE 17 1771 / MOLLY POOR IS MY NAM / E AND ENGLISH IS MY STAT / ION NEWBURY IS MY DW / ELLING PLACE AND CHRI / ST IS MY SALVATION
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury