Stoddard, Esther

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Maker
Stoddard, Esther
Date made
ca. 1750-1760
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Tent, French Knot.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
A reclining shepherdess with a spotted dog and crook, wooly sheep, lambs, a leaping deer, a small pond with ducks. Three varieties of trees. Small black birds, a pheasant. In the background a large two story house with two chimney, flanked by single story pavilions. (Note: a black bead is used for the eye of the deer).
Inscription
No inscription.
Historical Owner
#71.120
Owner
Historic Northampton, Northampton, MA
Owner Private
Historic Northampton
Name of School
Unknown Boston boarding school