Starkweather, Rebecca Gay

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Maker
Starkweather, Rebecca Gay
Date made
1811
Origin
Providence, RI US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. Two ampersand. Numbers 1-6. Simple lines and border.
Inscription
Rebecca G Starkweat / her was born April 1811 / and wrought this Sept / ember 19 1811 This needle w / ork of mine cantell when i a child was lt / arned well and by my Parnts i was tau / ght not then to sPend my time for nought //
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1999.72.7 Gift of Claflin Brothers
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society