Thornbush, Hannah (age 9)

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Maker
Thornbush, Hannah (age 9)
Date made
mid 17th century
Origin
England
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Long-armed Cross, Montenegrin Cross, Algerian Eyelet, Running, Double running, Buttonhole, Whipped Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block, missing J and U. Wide and narrow floral bands. No border.
Inscription
(At the bottom): HANNAH THORNB / VSH IS MY NAME AND / WHEN I WAS NINE / YEERS OF AGE I END //
Length Without Frame
13 1/16"
Width Without Frame
2 7/8"
Historical Owner
#43.278 Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick 1943
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts