Richards, Mary (age 18)

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Maker
Richards, Mary (age 18)
Date made
1832
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Longarm cross, Knot, Satin, Queen, Rice
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: script and lower case both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-12. All done in a cross stitched rectangle. Meandering rose and vine border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary K Richards wrought this AD 1832 aged 18. / / Family Register / (In L square): Births: Mr. Luther Richards was born Sept. 19th 1783 Miss Sally (Kimball) born Nov. 30 / (In center square): AD 1783 Susannah Richards was born Dec. 16, 1811. Mary Richards was born July 10, 1813 / (In square on the R): Marriages Mr. Luther Richards and Miss Sally K ???? were married the ??????? //
Length Without Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Owner
George Hail Library, Warren, Rhode Island
Owner Private
George Hail Library