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Makers / Maker's Age: Lippitt, Lucy A.
Date Made: 1804
Origin: RI US
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Satin, Stem, Cross,
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Satin
Dimensions: w x 11 1/2" h
Owner: NSCDA Burgwin-Wright Museum House, Wilmington, NC www.nscda.org
Inscriptions:
Predominant 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.
History of Owner: Gift of Margaret L. Rorison
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No