Ward, Mary Ann

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Maker
Ward, Mary Ann
Date made
1843
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 2 uppercase block with double letters including ampersands, 1 uppercase script complete with an extra K,L,M,N,O. 1 lowercase and 1 uppercase each complete. Numbers doubled 1-12 done twice, and 1-6. Various narrow cross bands. Reversing arcade strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(Near the bottom): Mary Ann Ward September 30th 1843 //
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#1978.31.24 Gift of Louise and Mike Nevelson
Owner
American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY
Owner Private
American Folk Art Museum