Finch, Maria (age 10)

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Maker
Finch, Maria (age 10)
Date made
1802
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Tent, Couching, Buttonhole, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters but lowercase has the J after K, and both long and short version of the S. Number 1-9. Various narrow cross bands and at the top a cross band with five different flowers. At center bottom is a basket with flowers with a fir tree on L and R. Couched border all four sides.
Inscription
Maria Finch Aged 10 / Years AD 1802 //
Length Without Frame
11 3/8"
Width Without Frame
8 3/4"
Historical Owner
#2003.428 GIft of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeanette Westfall
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts