Lippincotts, Hannah

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Maker
Lippincotts, Hannah
Date made
1829
Origin
NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: all missing the J, uppercase block ends with W. Motifs of flowers and plants, a small black dog, two acorns, diamonds. Across the bottom a small tree with a perched bird at the top, a flowering plant a basket with flowers, two facing black birds, a small tree with a bird perched at the top. Reversing arcaded carnation border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(Near center on the L): M (In a leaf and flower cartouche near center bottom): Hannah Lippincotts / Sampler 1829 / (Bottom L): L L K L //
Length Without Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Anna Morris Brooke
Owner Private
Anna Morris Brooke