White, Ruth

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Maker
White, Ruth
Date made
1765
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 85
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J, has an ampersand, uppercase script missing the J, end with Y. Numbers 1-10. One large cross band and several small ones. No border visible.
Inscription
Ruth (?) White her Sampler / Worked ???? 10 years 1755(?) / rember i am born to Die //
Length Without Frame
7"
Width Without Frame
10"
Bolton & Co. Page
85
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury