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Simpson, Alice (age 13)

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Maker
Simpson, Alice (age 13)
Date made
1849
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block double letters except for the A, Y & Z. Lowercase has both the long and the short S. Numbers 1-4 (5 &6 stitches missing). Various stitched lines. At the bottom R a small brown dog. No border.
Inscription
Alice Simpson Aged / 13 years 1849 //
Length Without Frame
18.5cm
Width Without Frame
19.5cm
Historical Owner
#H975.51.3
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada