Curley, Mary (age 7)

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Maker
Curley, Mary (age 7)
Date made
1844
Origin
Chatham, Kent, England
Stitches
Cross over 1, Cross over 2, Eyelet, Four-sided.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 1 double letter, 1 triple letter. Last ends with X. Numbers 1-10, 11-20, 1-12, 1-2(0). Various cross bands. Border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary Curley Aged 7 Years 1844 Chatham Kent / Ingratitude is a crime so shameful that no man was ever / found who would acknowledge himself guilty of it. /
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Historical Owner
(pg. 37) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss