Shattuck, Sally

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Maker
Shattuck, Sally
Date made
18th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Long arm cross, Eyelet, Chain, Stem, Split.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block 26 letters with multiple W's, lowercase two A's, missing J and Z, both the long and short S. One ampersand. Numbers 1-12. Simple stitched lines. One crown, one bird motif. Across the bottom an arcaded row of alternating strawberries with two plants. Two trees and on the R site a bird. Zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
Sally Shattucks Smpler //
Length Without Frame
7 1/2"
Length With Frame
9 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 5/8"
Wdith With Frame
13 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1980.8 Gift of Mrs. William Hacker
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
Owner Private
Allentown Art Museum