Girdler, Margaret (age 12)

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Maker
Girdler, Margaret (age 12)
Date made
1819
Origin
Marblehead, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing J. One ampersand. At the bottom two baskets with flowers and 3 small flower motifs. Arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
M a r g a r e t G i r d l e r / b o r n 22 J u l y / 1 8 07 (?) / A G E 12 Below is a verse beginning 'Behold' //
Length Without Frame
8.25"
Width Without Frame
11.5"
Historical Owner
#1963.17
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum