Foster, Nancy L. (age 13)

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Maker
Foster, Nancy L. (age 13)
Date made
1819
Origin
Beverly, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing J, has an ampersand, #3 missing J and ends with Y. Numbers 1-13, Simple stitched lines. A few small motifs. No border.
Inscription
Seize mortals, seize the transient hour / Improve each moment as it flies. / Life is a short summer - man a flow'r / He dies - Alas how soon he dies / Nancy L Foster / Aged 13. AD 1819
Length Without Frame
11"
Width Without Frame
8 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift to the Society
Owner
Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, MA
Owner Private
Beverly Historical Society