Fowler, Charlotte (age 9)

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Maker
Fowler, Charlotte (age 9)
Date made
1778
Origin
Westfield, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Crosslet, Hem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: script missing J, Y and Z. block alphabet missing J. Numbers 2-6 plus 9. Geometric strawberry vine cross band at the top. No border.
Inscription
In religion I look for comfort & in reliogion / I always find it Charlotte Fowler / born Nov 18th 1778 / Westfield Oct. 12th / 1807
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9 3/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#T 19313-A Gift of Mrs. Paul Lyon Reed.
Owner
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Owner Private
Smithsonian Institution