Chase, Perthene ( (age 12)1749-1795)

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Maker
Chase, Perthene ( (age 12)1749-1795)
Date made
1761
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block and lowercase both missing the J and U. Numbers 1-10. Two wide cross bands one with flowers and birds, another with tulips, at the bottom small trees(?) and a center carnation. Many simple stitched lines. Reversing arcaded 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 No Man can / This Needle Work Of Mine Can Till When I A / Child I Learned Well & By My Parents I Was / Taught Not To Spend My Time For Naught / Perthene Chase Age 11 Year 8 Month 10 Daze / September The 30 1761 NS Restore* (*last word from verse above) //
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11"
Historical Owner
#B2014.1 Bayou Bend Collection Museum purchase funded by the Houston Junior Woman's Club charitable fund.
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend