Collins, Caroline E.

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Maker
Collins, Caroline E.
Date made
1814
Origin
Litchfield, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Uppercase block and lowercase 26 letters plus ampersand. Numbers 1-29. Double cross stitch border top and bottom. Hem stitch on sides.
Inscription
The flowers of the field that quickly fade away, / May well to us instruction yield who die as soon as they. / Then let us think on death, / Though we are young and gay, / For God who gave our life and breath, / Can take them soon away. / Caroline E. Collins 24 May / 1814 //
Length With Frame
13 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
9 3/4'
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1919-26-0
Owner
Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT
Owner Private
Litchfield Historical Society