Goddard, Rebecca (age 77)

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Maker
Goddard, Rebecca (age 77)
Date made
1858
Origin
Boston (?) MA US
Stitches
Outline, Long and short, Dot, Satin, Fern, Daisy, Feather, French knot
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
A floral silk embroidery with a wide variety of flowers done in beautiful colors and framed in a circular frame.
Inscription
No inscription but a note on the sampler reads: "Executed by Mrs. Rebecca Goddard in the 77th year of her age 1858 . W.S.G."
Length With Frame
12 3/16
Wdith With Frame
12 3/16"
Historical Owner
#1948.121 Gift of Miss Isabella L. Bissett
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England