Ingalls, Ruthy

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Maker
Ingalls, Ruthy
Date made
1786
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 55
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing J, U and V in reversed position, q not Q. Uppercase script missing J, ends with V. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. Large arcaded carnation cross band at the bottom. Saw tooth inner border and cross stitch outer border across top and down both sides.
Inscription
R u t h y I n g a l l s 1786
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Bolton & Co. Page
55
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury