Whitehead, Anne

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Maker
Whitehead, Anne
Date made
ca. 1744
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross over 2, Cross over 3.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool, Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing both the J and the U. Simple stitched lines. Cross bands at the top and across the center. Loss of threads. No visible border.
Inscription
THE ROSE IS RED / THE LEAF IS GREEN / HEAR IS MY WORK / FOR TO BE SEEN / ANNE WHITEHEAD WAS / BORN IN THE YEAR / OF OUR LORD 1734
Length Without Frame
10 1/4"
Width Without Frame
6 1/2"
Historical Owner
(pg. 94) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss