Jones, Joanna (age 13)

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Maker
Jones, Joanna (age 13)
Date made
1791
Origin
Unknown
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 uppercase alphabets: q not Q. Simple stitched lines done in a rectangle with saw tooth sides, eyelet top and bottom. Flowing floral border all four sides.
Inscription
Joan / na Jones / her sampler / in the 13 ye / ar of her age / august 4 1- / 7 9 1 (note: the 9 is backwards) (Note: long style S used in inscription)
Length Without Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
13 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Donated
Owner
The Fairbanks House, Dedham, MA
Owner Private
The Fairbanks House