Fitch, Hannah Browne (age 13)

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Maker
Fitch, Hannah Browne (age 13)
Date made
1790
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block no J or U. Numbers 1-13. Wide arcaded cross bands including one with strawberries and one with cows, birds and a flower. Basket of flowers in center with geometric flowers on both sides. No border.
Inscription
HANNAH * BROWN * FITCH * / AGED 13 1790 * //
Length Without Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1964.167 Gift of Estate of Maxim Karolik
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England