Rittenhouse, Louisa (age 9)

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Maker
Rittenhouse, Louisa (age 9)
Date made
1821
Origin
PA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
One large strawberry motif and a carnation motif. At center bottom a flower bouquet in a checkered urn. A small tree on the L and R. A wide solid green border across the bottom and an arcaded reversing strawberry border up both sides meeting a large flower at the top center.
Inscription
J R (In a small leaf cartouche ): Louisa Rittenhouse's / Work done in the 9th / Year of her age. 1821 E R //
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
13.785
Historical Owner
#2396
Owner
Historical Society of Montgomery County, Morristown, PA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Montgomery County