Purintun, Huldah

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Maker
Purintun, Huldah
Date made
1771
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: no J or U. Several wide and narrow cross bands at top. Simple stitched lines. One small bird motif at bottom L.
Inscription
(Note: uses V for U): 1771 / H V L D A H P V / R I N T V N * B O R / N T H E 3 OF TH / ???
Length Without Frame
7 1/2"
Width Without Frame
5 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1961.150 Gift of Alice & Emil Ahlborn
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England