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Washington, Sara Blackmon (age 11)

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Maker
Washington, Sara Blackmon (age 11)
Date made
1889
Origin
TN (?) US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: upper and lowercase, one ampersand. Various cross bands. Numbers 1-(1)0 in a line down on L side and Roman numerals I-X in a line down on the R. Baskets of flowers, a tree, two pedestals with urns with flowers on top, crown and bird motifs. Hem stitch border across top.
Inscription
Sara B Washington 1889 / Age XI years //
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Claudia L. Cocke