Blanchard, Lavina (age 11)

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Maker
Blanchard, Lavina (age 11)
Date made
1802
Origin
Andover, MA US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Numbers 1-10. Narrow cross bands. At the bottom a rolling ground with small plants, two large fruit trees and five smaller trees. One flower spray. Reversing arcaded flower border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(On line 4): Andover 1802 / (On line 8) Lavina Blanchard ag'd 11 yr //
Length Without Frame
12.5"
Width Without Frame
11.5"
Historical Owner
#5448
Owner
Lynn Museum, Lynn, MA
Owner Private
Lynn Museum