Gardner, Polly

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Maker
Gardner, Polly
Date made
1805
Origin
East Greenwich, RI US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
The loss of a father is much, The loss of a mother is more, The loss of Christ is such a loss As no other can restore. / Kent Academy. August 1. 1805 / AB Polly Gardner AED 12 CD //
Length Without Frame
9 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1999.121.1 Purchased
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society
Name of School
Kent Academy, RI