Patten, Ruth

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Maker
Patten, Ruth
Date made
ca. 1790-1810
Origin
Hartford, CT US
Stitches
Long and short, Padded satin, Encroaching satin, French knot.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Metallic thread
Predominent Motif
Patten, Wheelock and Davenport family coat of arms. White dove at top L with banner in its beak and name Wheelock below. On R a tapered shield with a rampant lion above and name Davenport below. In center a knight's helmet at the top of a large shield with a field of fleur de lis. Below is the name Patten.
Inscription
WHEELOCK DAVENPORT / / / PATTEN / / / / / rp
Length With Frame
22"
Wdith With Frame
18 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1992.68.1 Museum purchase.
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society