Smith, Helen Alice

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Maker
Smith, Helen Alice
Date made
1828
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Star
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 3 with most letters done twice, one with ampersand followed by vowels AEIOUY. Double numbers 1-9, plus 10, 11 and 12. Narrow cross bands. Crowns, hearts and motifs at bottom. Small saw tooth border around outer edge.
Inscription
1828 / / / Helen Alice Smith
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
13 3/8"
Width Without Frame
9 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
10 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1947.122 Gift of Miss Olive Percival
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England