Winter, Marcia Bowman (age 10)

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Maker
Winter, Marcia Bowman (age 10)
Date made
1835
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Cat.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: one with some double letters, one ends with m. Numbers 1-10. Simple stitched lines. Cross stitched border.
Inscription
There's noting so becomes a maid / As modesty and truth / Through brilliancy of wit they shade / they gild the charms of youth. / / Marcia Bowman Winter / / Aged 10 years / 1835
Historical Owner
#6840 Gift of Mrs. Francis Dane
Owner
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
Lexington Historical Society