Young, Elizabeth (age 13)

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Maker
Young, Elizabeth (age 13)
Date made
1761
Origin
NJ US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each missing J's and U's. Numbers 1-18. One heart motif. Simple stitched lines. No border.
Inscription
(Note): uses V for the letter U. REMEMBER THY CREATOR IN / THE DAYS OF THY YOVTH / E Y / BY THIS YOU SEE MY PARENTS/ TAKS GREAT CARE OF ME - ELIZ / ABETH YOVNG IS MY NAME AND / WITH MY HANDS MARKD THE / SAME IN THE 13 YEAR OF MY AGE / February 27 1761
Length Without Frame
8"
Width Without Frame
6 1/4"
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges