Woodmansee, Ann (age 13)

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Maker
Woodmansee, Ann (age 13)
Date made
1827
Origin
Cream Ridge, Monmouth Cnty, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Satin, Rice, Four-sided, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
7 alphabets: some partial. Numbers 1-9. Various cross bands. At center bottom a large rose bush, flanked by a mirror image arrangement of a poplar tree, large fruit basket, and tiny dogs and rabbits. Four flying birds. A reversing arcaded strawberry border on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Ann Woodmansee's work wrought in the Thirteenth year of her age / in the year of our Lord 1827 Under the tuition of E. T. Stephens //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli
Name of School
Eleanor T. Stephen's Cream Ridge Academy, Monmouth County, NJ.