Adams, Mary

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Maker
Adams, Mary
Date made
ca. 1775
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A hunting scene with hunters on horseback, four dogs cornering a deer, a boy holding a horn, a gentleman in a blue long coat and tricorn hat, three large birds perched on branches in tall trees. Upper section completely filled in with stitches.
Inscription
No inscription but attributed to Mary Adams before 1775.
Length Without Frame
21.5"
Width Without Frame
17.75"
Historical Owner
#1974.7
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum