Fairbanks, Mary Ann (age 15)

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Maker
Fairbanks, Mary Ann (age 15)
Date made
1818
Origin
Bolton, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines with one small cross band. In the center a large urn. A weeping willow tree on the R, its branches hanging over the urn. Double saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
In memory of Miss Charlotte / Fairbank who died Sept. th, 3 1817 age 19 / affectionately engraved by her sister Mary / Ann Fairbank //
Length Without Frame
17 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Donated
Owner
The Fairbanks House, Dedham, MA
Owner Private
The Fairbanks House