Gerrish, Catherine N. (age 10)

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Maker
Gerrish, Catherine N. (age 10)
Date made
1826
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-3 and 1-13. Many cross bands. Small heart and diamond motifs. At the bottom a large tree on both sides. Arcaded reversing strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Initials CG at the end of line 5. CN at the end of line 7. (In a cross stitched cartouche at the bottom: Catherine N Gerrish / AE 10 1836 //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
14 1/2"
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury