Tower, Rebekah (age 9)

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Maker
Tower, Rebekah (age 9)
Date made
1832
Origin
Hingham, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Running, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 3 complete, 1 ends with i. Numbers 1-10. Vowels: AEIOU across the top. Narrow cross band at top and bottom. Simple stitched lines.
Inscription
R e b e k a h T o w e r / born February 18th / 1822 Hingham Jan / 24th 1837 A g e d 9 / y e a r s //
Length Without Frame
16.5"
Length With Frame
17.5"
Width Without Frame
7.5"
Wdith With Frame
8.5"
Owner
Hingham Historical Society, Hingham, MA
Owner Private
Hingham Historical Society