Adams, Julian (age 10)

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Maker
Adams, Julian (age 10)
Date made
1821
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-4 and 5-10. Various cross bands. Motifs of hearts, baskets of flowers, trees, birds, two facing dogs. A small two story house. Arcaded strawberry or acorn border all four sides with a heart in each corner.
Inscription
Know that Religions Sacred tresures lie / Inviting, open, Plain to every eye. (In a rectangular cartuche at the bottom): Wrought by / Julian Adams / Aged 10 1821 //
Length Without Frame
17.5"
Width Without Frame
13.5"
Historical Owner
Purchased in 1913 at A. W. Drake, NYC.
Owner
Livingston Parsons III
Owner Private
Livingston Parsons III