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Polly Spurr

First Congregational Church, Providence

Maker

Polly Spurr (American, 1785-1805)

Title

First Congregational Church, Providence

Year

1796

Medium

  • Linen plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Linen plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials

linen, silk

Geography

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Dimensions

18.3 x 42.6 cm (7 3/16 x 16 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Below church:signature, date and poem--Next unto God dear Parents I address Myself to you in humble thankfulness...

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

49.368

Type

  • Textiles

Exhibition History

These Golden Arts
Needlework by Women, 1688-1888
Jun 18, 1993 – Aug 14, 1993
Picturing Providence 1790-1930
Jul 17, 1992 – Aug 29, 1992
Needlework
Feb 19, 1982 – Apr 25, 1982

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Polly Spurr (American, 1785-1805)
First Congregational Church, Providence, 1796
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery
18.3 x 42.6 cm (7 3/16 x 16 3/4 inches)
Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe 49.368

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