Munroe, Sally

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Maker
Munroe, Sally
Date made
ca. 1790-1795
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Large house in center with fence and lawn. A horse drawn carriage with a couple in colonial dress. Children playing with their pet on L and a woman and a another figure on the R. Many animals on a green lawn, birds, dog. Above a man and woman stand beneath a large fruit tree. All done in a scroll cartouche. An urn on both sides with beautiful flowers and leaves that climb up both sides and across top.
Inscription
(On L): With (love) she is queen ye Amer aocnosm (?) / (On R): ican fair to adorn your mind bend all your care (At bottom): Sally Munro work.
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#01.159
Owner
Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
Owner Private
Newport Historical Society