Andrews, Elizabeth Ann Hereth (age 6)

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Maker
Andrews, Elizabeth Ann Hereth (age 6)
Date made
1755
Origin
Woodbury, CT (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 30
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: one with double and/or triple letters. No J's. Conventional flowers and cross bands. Trefoil border.
Inscription
Elizabeth * Ann / Hereth * Andrews 6 years * 10 Da / ys. Oct * The * 17 / ANNO * DOMI / NI * 1755
Length Without Frame
15 3/4"
Width Without Frame
10 5/8"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-44 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Bolton & Co. Page
30
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum