Kingsbury, Emily Maria (age 9) (1827-1867)

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Maker
Kingsbury, Emily Maria (age 9) (1827-1867)
Date made
1837
Origin
Andover, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Holbein (Square),
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each complete, one ampersand. Numbers 1-(1)0. Simple stitched lines. Two small facing birds in upper R corner, one small animal (dog?) on R. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the top): Andover Ct / (At the bottom): Emily Maria Kingsbury. Aged 9 years. June 1837. / Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Honor thy father & mother //
Length Without Frame
6 3/16"
Width Without Frame
17 11/16"
Historical Owner
#xxxx.0576
Owner
Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy, NY
Owner Private
Alice T. Miner Museum