Graus, S.F. (age 7)

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Maker
Graus, S.F. (age 7)
Date made
1812
Origin
Netherlands
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center a large building with two towers, a guard at the entry, a bird on the roof. On the R another large 3 story building with many windows. Many baskets and urns of flowers. A female figure in an arbor, a male figure at the bottom L. Many animals facing the R at the bottom. Narrow border.
Inscription
S F GRAUS OUD 7 / AAR ANN0 1 812 DEN 16 IUNI (Translation: S. F. Graus Aage 7 / years old YEAR 1812 of 16 June)
Length Without Frame
13 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1918.1422 Gift of Mary Wheelwright
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England