Smiath, Hitty (age 8)

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Maker
Smiath, Hitty (age 8)
Date made
1823
Origin
Beverly, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: one with J. Numbers 1-3 and 4-7. Simple stitched lines. No motifs.
Inscription
Hittly Smith Wrought / this in the 8th Year of her / age Improve each fleeting hour / for time is short.
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift to the Society
Owner
Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
Owner Private
Beverly Historical Society