Thomas, Martha Gray (age 10)

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Maker
Thomas, Martha Gray (age 10)
Date made
1851
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Rice, Alternating Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: upper and lowercase, both with double letters and ampersands. Double numbers 1-9 + 0). Various small cross bands. Border all four sides. Berlin wool work.
Inscription
Martha Gray Thomas. / Aged 10 Yrs. / 1851
Length Without Frame
11 1/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1962-93-11 Gift of Emma Thomas 1962
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art