Powers, Rachel B. (age 11)

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Powers, Rachel B. (age 11)
Date made
1831
Origin
Bethel, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Cat, Darning.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: one ampersand. Numbers 1-(1)0. Two story house at bottom with a large basket of flowers and two small flower motifs. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Rachel B. Powers Born May 28 * 1820 Wrought August 21 1831 Bethel Mai / May my fond genius as I rise / Seek the fair fount where knowledge lies / On wings sublime trace heavens abode / And learn my duty to my God
Length Without Frame
13 4"
Length With Frame
16 1/4"
Width Without Frame
15 3/8"
Wdith With Frame
20"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#12083
Owner
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
Lexington Historical Society