Yates, Emily

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Maker
Yates, Emily
Date made
1808
Origin
Bristol, England
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
17 alphabets: J and U missing in some, but not all. Numbers 1-(1)0 done twice. Roman Numerals 1-10 done twice, then 1-20 plus CDM (400). 16 rows and half rows of various motifs including a centered bible and rows of eight pointed stars, daisies, feathers, flowers, etc. No border.
Inscription
(At the center bottom): Emily Yates / North Wing / New Orphan House / Ashley Down / & Bristol / 1808
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury
Name of School
New Orphan House, Bristol, England