Evans, Tamson C. (age 11)

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Maker
Evans, Tamson C. (age 11)
Date made
1807
Origin
Barrington, MA or RI US
Stitches
Hem, Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No Verses #128. ca. 1630. Page 271. #490. 1708. Page 316.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: one with 26 letters, others are missing various letters. Simple stitched lines and narrow cross bands. One geometric motif and one square at the bottom. Border all four sides.
Inscription
Tamson Evans Born Jan 4 7 Aged 11 / T C E / (On L): Tamson C. Evans Born Jan 4 is my name / And with my needle I worked the same / And if my skill had been better / I would have mended every letter / / (On R): Tamson Evans is my name / New England is my nation / Barrington is my dwelling place / and Christ is my salvation. (At the bottom): T C E //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.53 Purchased.
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village