Carpet, May 1737-May 1745, Abigail Goodwin; Maker: Anna-Maria Goodwin, 112 1/2 × 90 in. ( × cm), Canvas, wool, England, 18th century, This entirely hand embroidered textile was probably intended for use as a table covering. Such decorative cloths were highly prized and either covered or removed when the table was used. The embroidery was the work of Abigail Goodwin and her eldest daughter Anna-Maria. It took eight years to complete the project; beginning and end dates (1737 and 1745) are embroidered at each end of the carpet. Tragically, Anna-Maria died in 1743.

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