Goose, Jane (age 9)

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Maker
Goose, Jane (age 9)
Date made
1790
Origin
England
Stitches
Cross, Algerian Eye, Four Sided.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block with some letters done to to three times. Numbers 1-12. A row of small trees and large strawberries. Various facing birds. Ornate baskets with flowers and birds. At the bottom a village scene with houses, trees, birds, figures. Arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
God has laid up in Heaven for me / A crown which cannot fade / The Righteous Judge at that great Day / Shall place it on my Head / (At the bottom): Aged 9 Jane Goose 1790
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Historical Owner
(page 73) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss