Brooks, Jane (age 9)

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Maker
Brooks, Jane (age 9)
Date made
ca
Origin
Portland, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Algerian eye, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: only one is complete all the others are missing one, two or three letters. Numbers 1-5 and 1-10. All done in a stitched rectangle with simple stitched lines. Near the bottom a partial saw tooth cross band and two partial flower cross bands. A zig zag border all four sides with a star flower in each angle.
Inscription
Jane Brooks AE 9 years //
Historical Owner
A86-562
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society