Bradbury, Mary (age 11)

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Maker
Bradbury, Mary (age 11)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
ME US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script has the missing L and U at the end, uppercase block missing Z. A few narrow cross bands. Numbers 1-14. Reversing arcaded strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
The Sciences Supremely / excellent Are brilliant stars / in Wisdoms firmament / Mary Bradbury Age 11 y //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#1966.56 Gift of Miss Adelaide Gemberling 1966
Owner
The Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME
Owner Private
The Brick Store Museum