Clark, Ellen (?)

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Maker
Clark, Ellen (?)
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
Hartford, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Encroaching Satin, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Clark family register. A floral swag extending out to upper corners and down two sides, over an arched scroll design and two cartouches containing family details. Flower and vine border on all four sides. Register is unfinished.
Inscription
Sacred to the Memory / (In three cartouches from the top, and from L to R): Ezra Clark / was born Aug / 21 1788 / Laura Hunt / was born Jan / 22 1789 / Married / October 17 1807 / / (In the center ): Names BIrths Deaths / George W Clark March 15 1807 / Spencer M Clark June 3 1811 / Ezra Clark Jr Sept 21 1813 / Laura Clark March 1 1816 / Abigail M Claark June 15 1820 / Martha Clark Feb 21 1823 / Mary Clark May 2 1825 / Ellen T Clark Oct 16 1827 / /
Length With Frame
19 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
19 3/16"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1991.60.14 Gift of estate of Robert H. Schutz, Jr.
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society