Vowell, Mary Stewart (age 9)

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Maker
Vowell, Mary Stewart (age 9)
Date made
1832
Origin
Alexandria, VA US
Stitches
Cross, Star, Chain, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
8 alphabets: each with the J and U, a few double letters. Numbers 1-2-3, each on different line. Numbers 1-9 and 1-14. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. A square motif bottom R. No border.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Mary Stewart Vowell Aged 8 years 1832 Alexandria
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#1990.001.366
Owner
Cohasset Historical Society, Cohasset, MA
Owner Private
Cohasset Historical Society