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Elizabeth Heath (American, born in 1768)
American
Colonial
third quarter 18th century
Object Place: New England, probably United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
27.4 x 20.5 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession Number01.6276
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAcross the top is a narrow border. Below, the alphabet and "Elizabeth Heath was born September the 8th, 1768". Then a row of figures running up to 15, and "When friends are -".
ProvenanceBequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to MFA, 1901