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Kimball, Susanna A.

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Maker
Kimball, Susanna A.
Date made
1826
Origin
Plaistow, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Double cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with J and U, lowercase has long style S. Numbers 1-14. Several wide and narrow cross bands. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Let Virtue direct all your steps / Susanna A Kimball Plaistow Aged 8 //
Length Without Frame
6 7/16"
Width Without Frame
10 5/8"
Historical Owner
#45.26 Gift of Mrs. Richard Wheatland
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts