French, Eliza (age 11)

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Maker
French, Eliza (age 11)
Date made
1813
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script has the N and O transposed, lowercase Z is reversed. Various cross bands. At the bottom R diamond and filled squares motifs. Inner and outer border with a center filled border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Eliza Ann French (CH is above the en. Obvious room problem). Aged 11 years.
Length Without Frame
11"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#1990.001.371
Owner
Cohasset Historical Society, Cohasset, MA
Owner Private
Cohasset Historical Society