Mercer, Harriet (age 9)

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Maker
Mercer, Harriet (age 9)
Date made
1860
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Four Sided,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets. Numbers 1-5 and 6-10. Pots of flowers and one dog motif. Arcaded strawberry border.
Inscription
(In stitched cartouche): Harriet Mercer / Ended this Work / In the Ninth year / of her Aged 1860
Length Without Frame
14 1/2"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
(page 29) Booklet available: proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss