Otis, Mary (age 5)

View Favorites
Maker
Otis, Mary (age 5)
Date made
1739
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Chain, Whip, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: no J's or U's. Simple stitched lines. Large tulip and bunches of grapes (unfinished) at center bottom with large saw tooth design across the bottom. No border visible.
Inscription
Mary Otis her sampellar / bone * in* The 5th Year *of * / her * age in the 12th year / of his * majestys * Rain *Gorg / the 11, 1739, Finis
Length Without Frame
9"
Length With Frame
11 5/8"
Width Without Frame
7"
Wdith With Frame
9 9/16"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1997.54 Gift of Elizabeth W. Bate, Ontario, Canada (decendant of Otis family)
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England