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Marshall, Eliza (age 8)

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Maker
Marshall, Eliza (age 8)
Date made
1855
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: 4 uppercase letters followed by 4 lowercase letters (lowercase z is missing) Numbers 1-12 with each number done 4 times except for 12 which has only two. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. No border.
Inscription
Eliza . Marshall . May . 1856 . Aged . 8 years.
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
(pg. 28) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss