Hudson, Hannah (age 12)

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Maker
Hudson, Hannah (age 12)
Date made
1735
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Queen, Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets, numbers, flower motifs, four verses stitched in four small squares. Various cross bands. Carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
Square 1): Love The Lord Well He Will Be A Tender Father Unto Thee (Square 2): Thee I Love Worth Commending / (Square 3) My Work / In Hand My / Friends Ma / y Have Wh / en I Am Laid In G / rave / (Square 4): We Often He / ar Our Blessed S / aviour Wept We ???????? / (Across the bottom): Hannah Hudson Ended Her Work July The 20th In The Twelfth Year Of Her Age 1735 //
Length Without Frame
17 5/8"
Length With Frame
20 3/8"
Width Without Frame
13 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
16 5/8"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Smith Family