Felton, Jane (age 10)

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Maker
Felton, Jane (age 10)
Date made
1832
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: two with 26 letters, two missing various letters. Numbers 1-(1)0. A flower bouquet tied with a ribbon on L and R. All done in a saw tooth stitched central square. Rose and grapevine border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a cartouche near the bottom): Executed / by Jane Felton / Aug 6th 1832 / aged 10 years //
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
19 1/2"
Historical Owner
#2003.425 Gift by Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall 2003.
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA