Gregg, Margaret C. (age 14) (born 1811)

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Maker
Gregg, Margaret C. (age 14) (born 1811)
Date made
ca. 1828
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem, French knots
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Two saw tooth stitched columns and arch surround a family record. A small weeping willow and some flowers are across the bottom. On bottom L & R, a flower and leaf border emanates up both sides to meet at the center top.
Inscription
R E G I S T E R / of Mr. Ebenezer Gross's Family. / He was born April 24th 1768. Married / Miss Ann Hughes Jan. 26th 1797. / She was born Feb. 15th 1775. Children's name's Born. Died. / Sarah W. Gregg Dec. 29th 1797 / Mehitable H Gregg. Dec. 4th 1799 / George Gregg. Feb. 13th 1802 Feb. 14th 1802 / Elizabeth Gregg July 26th 1804 / Mary Ann Gregg Aug 19th 1806 / Hannah Jane Gregg Dec. 27th 1808 / Margaret G. Gregg June 10th 1811. / John Gregg Dec. 2d. 1813 / Mr. Ebenezer Gregg / Mrs. Ann Gregg / (Beneath a flowered arch: Wrought by / Margaret G. Gregg / aged 14 years. //
Length Without Frame
19 3/4"
Width Without Frame
18 7/8"
Historical Owner
#2003.400 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeanette Westfall
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts