Gore, Thankful Harris (age 9)

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Maker
Gore, Thankful Harris (age 9)
Date made
1806
Origin
Boston, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Hem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase with long style S, uppercase script no J. Numbers 1-14. Some narrow cross bands and stitched lines. Hem stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Thankful Harris Gore / aged nine years (18)06
Length With Frame
10 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
8 3/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Tx. 178
Owner
Gore Place Society, Waltham, MA
Owner Private
Gore Place Society