Knowles, Mary Caroline (age 8)

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Maker
Knowles, Mary Caroline (age 8)
Date made
19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Algerian Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-7 and 8-10 (the 9 is backwards). Various narrow cross bands. No border.
Inscription
M a r y C a r o l i n e K n o w l e s / A g e d 8 Y e a r s *//
Length Without Frame
7.125"
Width Without Frame
6.5"
Historical Owner
#6063-102 From the Gertrude Eaton.
Owner
Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE
Owner Private
Nebraska State Historical Society