Osborn, Harriot

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Maker
Osborn, Harriot
Date made
1794
Origin
Charleston, SC US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: lowercase , missing the J. Various small cross bands. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Plain as this canvas / was as plain we find, / Unlettered Unadorned / the female mind. / No fine ideas fill / the vacant Soul, / No graceful coloring / Animates the whole. / Harriot Osborn / September the 1 / 1794 //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Anonymous