Morgan, Mary Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Morgan, Mary Ann (age 11)
Date made
ca 1800
Origin
Canterbury, NH (?) US
Stitches
Long Arm Cross, Smyrna (Double-knot), Eyelet, Cross, Outline, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Heart and diamond motifs at the bottom.
Inscription
In an oval cartouche with 4 small flowers: Wrought by / Mary Ann Morgan at / eleven years of age / Canterbury July 31 / (Below): / Who so loveth instruct / ion loveth knowledge. //
Length Without Frame
17 3/8"
Width Without Frame
8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.88 Gift to the museum in 1974
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village