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Deed of Sale to John Proctor
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Embroidery design
Deed of Sale to John Proctor
Probably New England (possibly Boston)
about 1720
Object Place: Possibly Boston, Probably New England
Medium/Technique
Ink on parchment
Dimensions
46.3 x 22.5 cm (18 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Remensnyder
Accession Number63.1569
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDocumentation
DescriptionPattern for needlework, lace or embroidery. Drawn with ink on recto of a sheet of parchment bearing on the verso the text of a deed made by Stephen Dudley of Exeter to "John Procter of Boston in the County of Suffolk in New England, Scrivener," written in Boston and dated March 23, 1719/20. Design of undulating floral vine. Fillings of flowers are indicated with markings which may be for embroidery or lace stitches. Design could be made to repeat stitches.