Egbert, Rachel Ann (age 8)

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Maker
Egbert, Rachel Ann (age 8)
Date made
1833
Origin
Tompkinsville, NY US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A scene with a Church and two trees on the R of a small river. On the L side a man and a boy are fishing. One basket of flowers. Rose and leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
(On the L): A ComPetence / is all we can / enjoy O be / content where / heavn can / give no more // (On the R): Rachel Ann. / Egbert Tomphin / ville Aged 8 / Years and 6 / months In the / Year 1833 //
Length Without Frame
16.625"
Width Without Frame
18.250"
Historical Owner
C06.0271 Gift of Gertrude Ostrander
Owner
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island, NY
Owner Private
Historic Richmond Town/Staten Island Historical Society