Hobbs, Sally (age 10)

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Maker
Hobbs, Sally (age 10)
Date made
1801
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Algerian Eyelet, Chevron.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. Numbers 1-(1)0. A row of trees across bottom with green ground. Floral vine border on both sides and across top.
Inscription
The loss of Gold is much / The loss of / Time is more / The loss of Christ is such / That no Man can restore. / Sally Hobbs is my name and with my / Needle I Wrought the same in the 10 / year of my age. 1801 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Length With Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
10 1/8"
Wdith With Frame
20"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited.
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Kathy Eastman