Cook, M.

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Maker
Cook, M.
Date made
1818
Origin
Marcellus, NY US
Stitches
Cross, Long-armed Cross, Herrinbone, Eyelet, Four-sided Crosslet, Double Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-5 and 6-9. Border: a single row of Long-armed Cross at top, a single row of Herringbone on each side, a single row of Double Cross at bottom.
Inscription
(After the 3rd alphabet): Marcellus / With ink and pen. / These marks will give. / The lives of men. / To all that live. / Worked by M Cook / August 1818 //
Length Without Frame
8 5/8"
Width Without Frame
6 3/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#TE*T13201 Gift of Miss Louise Boyd.
Owner
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Owner Private
Smithsonian Institution