Valentine, Rachel

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Maker
Valentine, Rachel
Date made
Unknown
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Eyelet, Holbein, Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-4. Various stitched lines and narrow cross bands. Basket of flowers at the bottom with small flowering trees, a figure of a girl in a long dress, three dogs. Diamond motifs. Narrow border all four sides.
Inscription
Rachel Valentine Samp / (above) ler //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
9 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1942.1115 Gift of Mr. Francis Newton
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England