Collier, Margaret (age 8)

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Maker
Collier, Margaret (age 8)
Date made
17th century
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J and U but has some lowercase letters too. Numbers 1 to 16. Several wide and narrow cross bands. Crowns. At the bottom a wooded scene with King Charles ii (reigned 1660-1685) sitting in a centered tree. Large flowers on both sides.
Inscription
Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right * / Do not your mind to any show nor let your friend your sorrow know for / when your friend becomes your foo then all the world your mind shall know / (At the bottom): M A R G A R E T * C O L L IE R * A G E D * E I G H T * Y E A R S //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
9 13/16"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1970-28-23 Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum