Twining, Rachel

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Maker
Twining, Rachel
Date made
ca. 1816
Origin
Northampton Township, PA US
Stitches
Back
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk,
Predominent Motif
Embroidered globe of the earth. Countries are outlined with black ink and then these lines are embroidered. Countries, oceans, etc. are marked in black ink. Latitude and longitude are marked with silk threads. The globe is mounted on a silver pedestal.
Inscription
Names of countries, oceans, islands, etc. (Done by Rachel Twining) //
Length Without Frame
15.0 Circum.
Historical Owner
#16322
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum
Name of School
Westtown School, Chester County, PA