Watson, Jean (age 12)

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Maker
Watson, Jean (age 12)
Date made
1790
Origin
Scotstoun, Scotland
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing J, q not Q, second one ends with S. Various stitched lines. Numbers 1-9. Squares with various initials done ornately. From the center down are various motifs of crowns, animals, small birds, peacocks, flowers, animals. Small leaf and flower order all four sides.
Inscription
SHEWED BY JEAN WASON IN SCOTSTOUN AGED 12 1790 MARY GRANT
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.21 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum
Name of School
Mary Grant, Scotstoun, Scotland