Yocum, Charlotte

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Maker
Yocum, Charlotte
Date made
1825
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Four-sided, Algerian, Outline and others.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: all with 26 letters, #3 with both long and short S, 3 ampersands. #6 is done in an interesting style. Numbers 1-9 done three times. Filled squares and diamond motifs done in a variety of stitches. Five petal flower and outer small leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
C H A R L O T T E Y O C U M 1 8 2 5 //
Length Without Frame
16.5"
Width Without Frame
15.5"
Historical Owner
Purchased in 1913 at A. W. Drake, NYC.
Owner
Livingston Parsons III
Owner Private
Livingston Parsons III