Weisel , Susan (age 10)

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Maker
Weisel , Susan (age 10)
Date made
1823
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Straight ( some Couched), Algerian Eye, Herringbone, Queen, Long-armed Cross, Rice.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk & cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase no J or U, q not Q, no space for Y, Z. lower case missing J, long style S. Numbers 1-4. One wide cross band at top with free style flowers and leaves. Various stitched lines. Single cross-stitch border all 4 sides.
Inscription
(In a rectangular cartouche): Susan Weisel / aged 10 years / 1823 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8 5/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#E 387255 Gift of Lenore Marie de Grange.
Owner
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Owner Private
Smithsonian Institution