Lebosquet, Minnie E. (age 9)

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Maker
Lebosquet, Minnie E. (age 9)
Date made
1859
Origin
Haverhill, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Four sided
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 3 complete, last one ends with H. One ampersand. Numbers 1-(1)0. Various narrow cross bands. Wave border all four sides.
Inscription
Learning is the ornament of youth and support of age . / HAVERHILL Ms. 1859 / M I N N I E E. L E B O S Q U E T Aged 9 yrs. //
Length Without Frame
13.5"
Width Without Frame
16"
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Susan Bondurant