Wanton, Hannah

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Maker
Wanton, Hannah
Date made
1765
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: no J's or U's. Various wide and narrow cross bands. A few scattered motifs of a heart, a diamond. Across the bottom a wide green lawn like effect with five flowers. No border.
Inscription
(Near the center): Hannah Wanton (In lower third): Embrace instruction hold her fast / Her Treasure Will Fore ever Last / Close in thy breast lock / up thy intersets for he that / know thy purpose best pre vents //
Length Without Frame
14 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#97.6.1
Owner
Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
Owner Private
Newport Historical Society