Crosley, Nancy (age 11)

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Maker
Crosley, Nancy (age 11)
Date made
1799
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing J and U. Various cross bands and simple stitched lines.
Inscription
Mary Crosley is my Name, New England is my Station, / Boston is my dwelling place / Christ is my Salvation / Every moment spend unto some useful end. / N C Aged 11
Length Without Frame
10 1/2"
Width Without Frame
9 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift to the Society
Owner
Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
Owner Private
Beverly Historical Society