West, Catharine U. (age 12)

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Maker
West, Catharine U. (age 12)
Date made
1856
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block has 26 letters, script missing J and ends with R, lowercase has the J and ends with O. Numbers 1-14. Various cross bands. At the bottom a small house, five flowered motifs and two facing birds. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
C a t h e r i n e U. W e s t / W o r k i n t h e 1 2 th y e ar / o f h e r a g e 1 8 5 6 //
Length Without Frame
21.5"
Width Without Frame
14.875"
Historical Owner
#1935.42
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum