Cleaves, Mary (age 10)

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Maker
Cleaves, Mary (age 10)
Date made
1812
Origin
ME (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Simple stitched lines. One cross band at the bottom. Border on all four sides.
Inscription
M A R Y C L / E A V E S Born / May 24 1 8 0 3 wr / ought this in the 10 / year of her age 1 8 1 2 //
Length Without Frame
18.5"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#286
Owner
The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Owner Private
The Brick Store Museum