Kinniard, Jean (age 15)

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Maker
Kinniard, Jean (age 15)
Date made
Unknown
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
1 double lettered alphabet. Numbers 1-20. Heart motif with initials on both sides followed by three rows of initials. Bottom half of sampler has birds in trees, a heart, chickens, flowers in baskets, a basket with fruit.
Inscription
IK IR / IK RK CK BK ( ) I / L TR IK IR IA IR / IR RR TR WA E / JEAN KENNARD SEWED THIS I / N THE 15 YEAR OF HER AGE //
Length Without Frame
18"
Length With Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
7 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
8 1/2"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. Allan R. Finlay