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Lippitt, Lucy A.

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Maker
Lippitt, Lucy A.
Date made
1804
Origin
RI US
Stitches
Satin, Stem, Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Satin
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In a center medallion a Greek temple with a tombstone in center. Three juniper trees on L, flowers on R. Garland of flowers and ribbons across top and down side with fern like spray across bottom.
Inscription
Wrought by Lucy A. Lippitt 1804 //
Length Without Frame
11 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15"
Historical Owner
Gift of Margaret L. Rorison
Owner
NSCDA Burgwin-Wright Museum House, Wilmington, NC
Owner Private
NSCDA-Burgwin-Wright Museum House