Trumbull, Faith

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Maker
Trumbull, Faith
Date made
1754
Origin
Lebanon, CT US
Stitches
Satin, Encroaching Satin, Seed, Stem, Whip, Couching, Split.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A milking scene in a summer landscape. Slightly to the L of center is a standing woman, she holds a basket of flowers in her R hand and has a large flat basket, or hat, with flowers, grapes and grapevines balanced on her head. To the L are two sheep and a goat, laying down. To the R a woman kneels down with a bucket to milk a standing cow. Another cow is laying down on the far R. In the distance is a small sailing vessel on a pond with trees in the background. Hair, faces, arms and hands on female figure are hand-painted. The sky is light blue satin-woven silk.
Inscription
No inscription
Length Without Frame
15 5/8"
Length With Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
18 3/8"
Wdith With Frame
20 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1999.70.0 Gift of Jonathan Trumbull Rogers, in memory of Eleanor Root, Sillman Rogers, and Museum Purchase.
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society