Curtis, Sarah Laus

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Maker
Curtis, Sarah Laus
Date made
1804
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Stem,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase has old style S and ends with y. Numbers 1-14. Various small cross bands. At the bottom a house with two chimneys on the L with various trees, birds and a dog motif and a green lawn border. Saw tooth border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Let sense be ever in your view / Nothing is beautifull that is not true / Sarah Laus Curtis Born / Febuay 28 1807 Aged 16 / George H CUrtis Born / January 2 1804 /
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury