Greenough, Eliza

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Maker
Greenough, Eliza
Date made
1809
Origin
Haverhill, Essex Cty MA US
Stitches
Stem, Tent, Satin, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes.......... Verse #111. 1808. Page 165
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase no J, and lower case. Numbers 1-9. 2 pots on each side with flowers and oak leaves. Landscape of pine trees across lower portion with tulip design at the bottom. Flowing up from a basket at bottom R and L sides, a grapevine and flower border.
Inscription
While thus we practice every art to adorn and grace our / mortal part let us with no less care devise to improve the / mind that never dies. / ELIZA GREENOUGH wrought this in 1809 / HAVERHILL COUNTY ESSEX //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
22 5/8"
Width Without Frame
20 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
19"
Owner
NSCDA Martin House Farm, N. Swansea, MA
Owner Private
NSCDA-Martin House Farm