Mass, Helen Elmira (age 9)

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Maker
Mass, Helen Elmira (age 9)
Date made
1833
Origin
MD US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Rice.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk or Cotton
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets. Numbers 1-8. Diamond & Greek Key cross bands and various stitched lines. Trefoil border all four sides.
Inscription
Helen Elmira Mass. Aged 9 / Year 1 8 3 3 //
Length Without Frame
16 3/8"
Length With Frame
17 3/8"
Width Without Frame
11 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Margaret W. Plum