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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1788-1820
Origin
Bethlehem, PA US
Stitches
Satin, Back.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A tiny white bow at the bottom ties together two sprigs of flowers. The sprigs continue upwards and are filled with leaves and blossoms of roses, rose buds and other flowers. In the center, a basket of fruit sits on a small green ground. Tiny holes around the perimeter of the silk indicates where spangles were once attached.
Inscription
No inscription.
Length Without Frame
11 1/4"
Length With Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
14 3/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Campanelli / Private collector
Name of School
Bethlehem Moravian Academy