Green, Huldah (age 11)

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Maker
Green, Huldah (age 11)
Date made
Unknown
Origin
Salem, MA (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Long, Short, Filling, Outline.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. At the bottom a 3 story house with 2 chimneys, a large pine tree on each side with large birds flying and smaller birds perched. Flowers across top with an arcaded strawberry border down both sides with a small scroll border on outer sides and a saw tooth border across the bottom.
Inscription
Let virtue ever be thy guide / And truth in every word preside / While knowledge gives to life a zest / And pure religion cheers thy breast / Huldah Green Aged 11 Years //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
14"
Wdith With Frame
16"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#A4089
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England