Allen, Harriet M.

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Maker
Allen, Harriet M.
Date made
1846
Origin
Pine Hill, New York US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, ends with U, uppercase block ends with S. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
These golden hours will soon be oe'r / When I shall go to school no more / I need not then endure the thought / Of having spent my time for naught / Harriet M (Allen) Aged 10 Sept 10 1846 / Pine Hill (NY) //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
13 1/8"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Joy Wolden