Butler, Mary (age 9)

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Maker
Butler, Mary (age 9)
Date made
1806
Origin
Bergen County, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Button-hole, Chain, Eyelet, Roumanian, Half-cross, Queen, Outline
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: 26 letters and ampersand.
Inscription
Mary Butler her work wrought / in the ninth year of her age May Seventh / And in the year of our Lord 1806 By the / Instruction of Mrs Field Bergen County / In the state of new Jersey / M B (At bottom L): Mary / Butl /er //
Length Without Frame
7 15/16"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1991-439 Gift of Mrs. Robert Whitelaw Wilson
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg