I came across this portrait while browsing the Internet and couldn't resist showing it. The dates chime with the Sundial Coverlet so MCB, the maker whose initials are on the coverlet, could have looked very like this lady.
While I am working on my quilt I am constantly looking for late 18th century links as I find it helps to keep me motivated and it's amazing what turns up!
The portrait is of Deborah Richmond and it is in the Abbey Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg. I was surprised to see it described as a portrait of a young lady - it certainly isn't very flattering! Do you think she would have done patchwork?
If you would like to read more about her, here is the link
While I am working on my quilt I am constantly looking for late 18th century links as I find it helps to keep me motivated and it's amazing what turns up!
The portrait is of Deborah Richmond and it is in the Abbey Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg. I was surprised to see it described as a portrait of a young lady - it certainly isn't very flattering! Do you think she would have done patchwork?
If you would like to read more about her, here is the link
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I've shared this blog on my FB page Mary. Looking forward to talking again soon . .
V x
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