Killey, Bathsheba L. (age 12)

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Maker
Killey, Bathsheba L. (age 12)
Date made
1824
Origin
Plymouth, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block and script. Numbers 1-(1)0. Stitched lines. Hem stitched all four sides.
Inscription
Bathsheba L. Killey born September 28,1811 / Wrought this June 24 1824 aged 12 years / When I am dead and in grave laid and all my bons are rotten / When this you see Remember me that I may not be Forgotten
Length Without Frame
7 3/8"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mary T. Natwick