Missley, Catharine

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Maker
Missley, Catharine
Date made
ca. 1850
Origin
Chicques, PA US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No Verses: #490 1708 Page 316 #187 1739 Page 279
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
In center: a basket of flowers with two birds on either side. Small baskets of flowers on bottom L and R with a floral spray center. Strawberry border across top and down both sides.
Inscription
Catharine Missley is my name Chicques is my station / America is my dwelling place / And Christ is my salvation. / When I am dead and in my grave / And all my bones are rotten / And this you see remember me / Least I should be forgotten. //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
20 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
20 1/2"
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. C. Richard Farmer