Cogswell, Sarah (age 9)

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Maker
Cogswell, Sarah (age 9)
Date made
1773
Origin
MA USA
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Couching, Straight, Buttonhole.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 39
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: missing J, with ampersand. Center panel of cross bands. Various stitched lines. Arcaded flower border on both sides and across top with leaf motifs in the top corners. Solid border across the bottom.
Inscription
Betsy Cogswell / Born August 25 1764 / Sarah Cogswell Born June 6 1763 This Work / did the year 1773 //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
14 3/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Inherited
Bolton & Co. Page
39
Owner
Private collection in Colorado
Owner Private
Mary C. Lanius