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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1750-1775
Origin
MA (?) US
Stitches
Long and short, Filling, Dot, Applique.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 404
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Armored head with crest of a bird rising. A silver shield with black central diagonal band with 3 gilt circles. Feather scrolls surround all.
Inscription
No inscription
Length Without Frame
26 1/4"
Length With Frame
35 1/4""
Width Without Frame
26 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
35 3/8"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1985.659 (A117) Bequest of Miss Amelia Peabody
Bolton & Co. Page
404
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England