Gordon, Deborah

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Maker
Gordon, Deborah
Date made
1804
Origin
Portland, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
Family register done in stitched rectangle with two squares on bottom L and R with tombs with urns on top and a weeping willow tree. Large floral bouquet between. Arcaded rose border all four sides.
Inscription
The GENEALOGY of / NATHANIEL and HANNAH GORn / NATHANIEL GORDON BORN Au 1760 / HANNAH GORDON BORN Jul 12 1762 / JOSHUA GORDON BORN Jun 5 1764 / DEBORAH GORDON BORN Jul 8 1786 / HULDAH GORDON BORN Mar 5 1789 / MORGAN GORDON BORN May 8 1793 / WILLIAM GORDON BORN Jan 5 1789 / NATHANIEL GORDON Jun r BORN Nov 7 1789 / Deborah Gordon / AEt 18 Years / Portland Dec 30 / 1804 / / (On tomb on L): M T (On tomb on R): D B / /
Length With Frame
20 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
18 1/2"
Historical Owner
GIft of Mr. Richard Larkin
Owner
Saco Museum, Saco, ME
Owner Private
Saco Museum/Richard Larkin