Anderson, Ann (age 9)

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Maker
Anderson, Ann (age 9)
Date made
1842
Origin
Scotland
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 2 upper case double letters, no J. 2 lower case with J. Simple stitched lines. Row of initials; (family members?). Lower portion filled with motifs including a man and woman, basket of flowers, tree, dog, cat, rabbit, heart, urn, birds. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
CA JA GA JA BA TA BH AH / / JW Ann Anderson DMT / / AW ?? aged 9 years / / BR ER 1842 //
Length Without Frame
16 3/8"
Length With Frame
24"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
18 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Jean Broms
Owner Private
Jean Broms