Remsen, Cornelia (age 8?)

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Maker
Remsen, Cornelia (age 8?)
Date made
ca. 1780
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block double letters. Small cross bands including one strawberry and one saw tooth. No border.
Inscription
Cornelia Remsen / Worked this in the 8(?) year of age.
Length Without Frame
8 1/2"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1954.183 Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge and daughters.
Owner
New York Historical Society, New York, NY