Brayton, Content (age 12)

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Maker
Brayton, Content (age 12)
Date made
1770
Origin
Somerset, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 33 Verse 127, 488 (var)
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet. Cross bands of flowers and birds.
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 / This needle work of mine can tell / When I was young I learned well / And by my elders I was taught / Not to spend my time for naught. / Content Brayton Aged 12, April 10th 1770
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
14 3/4"
Historical Owner
#2002.8.1
Bolton & Co. Page
33 Verses 127, 488 (var)
Owner
Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
Owner Private
Newport Historical Society