Smith, Rebekah

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Maker
Smith, Rebekah
Date made
1794
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing J, V & Z transposed. Various narrow cross bands. Two small motifs. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
R E B E K A H : S M I T H : I S / M Y : N A M E : A N D : W I T H : M Y / N E E D L E : I : W O R K ' D : T H E / S A M E : A G E D : 13 : Y E A R S : M A Y : 7 T H 1 7 9 4 (At the bottom R): W W / S //
Length Without Frame
7 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1993.238 Gift of Laura Fairbank Sudler
Owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Owner Private
Art Institute of Chicago