- Maker
- Woolsey, Rachel M. (age 10)
- Date made
- 1838
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Four-sided, Algerian Eye, Crosslet, Two-sided Italian Cross.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk & Cotton
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: each with 26 letters. Numbers 1-17. Rows separated by various stitched lines. At bottom various small motifs including a square on the R with the image of an owl. Single row of cross-stitch border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- Rachel M Woolsey aged 10 yrs 9 mo 13 da * Feb 27 * 1 8 3 8 //
- Length Without Frame
- 7 3/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 17"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #H 37550 Gift of Mrs. Daniel Gardner.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History
