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French, Rebecah (age 9 years) (born 1802)

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Maker
French, Rebecah (age 9 years) (born 1802)
Date made
1811
Origin
NH US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 2 with J and U. Numbers 1-9. Various narrow cross bands. At center bottom a basket with three large flowers. On both sides a forest scene with hillocks, trees, flowers and birds. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Rebecah French born February 15th / A . D 1802 Aged 9 years //
Length Without Frame
19 7/8"
Width Without Frame
17 11/16"
Historical Owner
#60.167 Bequest of Mrs. Dorothy Melcher Sneath
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts