- Maker
- Rogers, Ruthy (age 11)
- Date made
- ca. 1789
- Origin
- Marblehead, MA US
- Stitches
- Satin, Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen, Silk
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A young girl in a long yellow dress with a pinched waist stands beneath a fruit tree with birds perching on the branches. She wears a crown of flowers. To the R are giant blossoms. An inner reversing arcaded acorn border on three sides with an outer zig zag border. (Note: Teacher: Martha Tarr Barber (1734-35 - 1812)
- Inscription
- R U T H Y R O G E R S //
- Length Without Frame
- 10 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 9"
- Historical Owner
- #2005.8.53 Gift of Ralph Esmerian
- Owner
- American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY
- Owner Private
- American Folk Art Museum
