- Maker
- Perkins, Martha (age 12)
- Date made
- 1773
- Origin
- CT US
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase on L, missing the J but with ampersand, lowercase on R, complete. Several partial cross bands. Two fruit trees at top center. A two story house with center chimney, a large tree in front. A man and woman in colonial garb on L. Lambs at their feet. On R of house a floral panel with tulips and other flowers. Across bottom, flowers on L, a large 3 story building with two chimneys in center and many flowers on the R. Completely filled ground. No border.
- Inscription
- (Top L): The heart of the wise / teacheth his mouth and / addeth learning to his / lip ........ (In center): Martha Perkins / A D 1773
- Length Without Frame
- 13 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 11"
- Historical Owner
- Inherited
- Owner
- Daphne B. Noyes
- Owner Private
- Daphne B. Noyes
- Name of School
- Nott School (?)
