Fish, Sarah (age 13)

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Maker
Fish, Sarah (age 13)
Date made
1753
Origin
Nantucket, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Rice, Herringbone
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase both missing J and U. One wide carnation cross band and various narrow stitched lines. One Nantucket tree, two facing ducks, one diamond motif. Zig zag border on both sides and saw tooth border across the bottom.
Inscription
Sarah Fish is my Name And / with my nedle I wrought the / Same in the thirteenth Year of my Age A. D. 1 7 5 3 / Who walk below in Light and / Love, Are sure to live with Christ / above: A Bosom , Heaven will afford To those that live upon / The Lord, our only God * // (Note: bosom, meaning tender, watchful care) //
Length Without Frame
7 5/8"
Width Without Frame
5 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1940.0040.012 Gift of Miss Anna Gardner Fish
Owner
Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Owner Private
Nantucket Historical Association