Stone, Betsy (age 10)

View Favorites
Maker
Stone, Betsy (age 10)
Date made
1783
Origin
Charlestown, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase missing J, lowercase has both the long and short style S. Numbers 1-5 and 6-10. Various wide and narrow cross bands. In the lower third two strawberry plants, two white dogs with black collars and one black dog with a white collar. At the bottom a basket with flowers with a row of diamond shapes (flowers?) on each side. Narrow border all four sides. .
Inscription
Betsy Stone born / Charlestown / May The 4th 1 7 8 3 / AE. 10 //
Length Without Frame
13.5"
Width Without Frame
7.5"
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Susan Bondurant