(Hard to decipher): My Dear ????? is above ???????? to / ????? ????? in crist below / K a t u r A H D a v i s W a s / B O R N I N T H E Y e a r 1 7 3 3 / R evenge thear DiEaD / I Follorest ???FLeD and so I forsvck / ????? me what Shall I DWOLeast to / sch tost on worlecrosts LOrD Let Me Be //

Maker

Davis, Katurah (age 10?)

Date made

ca. 1743

Origin

England (?)

Stitches

Cross, Eyelet

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both missing the J and U. One with ampersand. Beautiful cross bands of arcaded flowers, birds, plants and various designs. No border.

Inscription

(Hard to decipher): My Dear ????? is above ???????? to / ????? ????? in crist below / K a t u r A H D a v i s W a s / B O R N I N T H E Y e a r 1 7 3 3 / R evenge thear DiEaD / I Follorest ???FLeD and so I forsvck / ????? me what Shall I DWOLeast to / sch tost on worlecrosts LOrD Let Me Be //

Length Without Frame

18"

Width Without Frame

10.5"

Historical Owner

#2006.322

Owner

Concord Museum, Concord, MA

Owner Private

Concord Museum