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Howard, Sarah C.

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Maker
Howard, Sarah C.
Date made
1820
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block each letter done 3x's. J's are backward. Lowercase: some letters repeated. Numbers 1-8. Narrow cross bands. No border.
Inscription
Honor and shame from no condition rise / Act well your part there all the honor lies / Sarah C. Howard Boston August 19, 1820 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/4"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1930.310 Gift of Mrs. George S. Selfridge
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA