Lewis, Jerusha (age 14)

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Maker
Lewis, Jerusha (age 14)
Date made
1825
Origin
Bridgeton, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Four sided, French knots, Half cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A family record stitched in a simple stitched rectangle surrounded on three sides by a floral and leaf border.
Inscription
GENEALOGY / George Lewis born / March 28th 1775 / Rugh Lincoln born / February 16th 1781 / Married Feb. 3d 1800 / Their Children Born in Bridgton / (On the L): Royal L Lewis / born Nov. 11 1800 / Harriet M Lewis / born Jul. 15th 1802 / Lothrop Lewis / born Sept 4th 1805 (On the R): Tabitha L Lewis / born Sept 23d 1807 / Jerusha L Lewis / born Nov 4th 1811 / Sarah P Lewis / born at Gorham / August 23d 18017 / (At center bottom): Wrought by Jerusha L Lewis 18025 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 7/8"
Historical Owner
#2002-108 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Baron Gordon
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA