Haven, Jerusha (age 12)

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Maker
Haven, Jerusha (age 12)
Date made
1802
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: large uppercase block ends with F, smaller uppercase block and lowercase both complete. Uppercase script missing both J and U, ends with X. Numbers 1-13. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. A few triangle motifs. All done in a saw tooth bordered cartouche. Scrolling vine and leaf border across the top and down both sides, hanging strawberry border across the bottom
Inscription
Jerusha Haven Aged / 12 Born april the 8th / A D 1790
Length Without Frame
15"
Width Without Frame
12"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury