Atkins, Mary Snelling

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Maker
Atkins, Mary Snelling
Date made
ca. 1750
Origin
Boston or Charlestown, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
A damsel sits beneath a tall tree on the L, a crook on the ground. Her dog is at her side and a flock of sheep surrounds her. On the R a shepherd in a red coat approaches. He carries his staff over his shoulder, his dog is at his side. In the background tall trees and in the distance a large two story house. Various flying birds and a bird with a long tail perched in the tree on the L. No border.
Inscription
No inscription
Length Without Frame
19"
Width Without Frame
21.5"
Historical Owner
#PI0112 Gift of Mrs. Louis A. Sohier
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum