Montague, Jerusha (age 9)

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Maker
Montague, Jerusha (age 9)
Date made
ca. 1807-1820
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both complete. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. At the bottom a large basket of flowers, two facing black dogs, two facing birds, two small urns with flowers and two flowering plants. Arcaded acorn or strawberry border all four sides. (Possibly done at the White Dove School).
Inscription
Jerusha Montague made / by her in the 9th year of her age /
Owner
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
Name of School
Deerfield, MA