Chamberlain, Mary L. (age 8)

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Maker
Chamberlain, Mary L. (age 8)
Date made
1829
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Other
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase block, q not Q. One incomplete. Numbers 1-10. Variant of saw tooth border on top and bottom. Double saw tooth border on both sides.
Inscription
In books or work or healtful (sp) play / Let my first years be past / That I may give for every day / Some good account at last. / / Mary L. Chamberlain. Ae. 8. years Sept' 1829 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Length With Frame
17 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12"
Wdith With Frame
12 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Owner
Historic Columbus Foundation, Columbus, GA
Owner Private
Historic Columbus Foundation