- Maker
- Lummus, Ruth (age 10)
- Date made
- Unknown
- Origin
- New England US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing Y & Z. Numbers 1-5 and 6-(1)0. Various stitched lines. Strawberry cross band at bottom. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
- Inscription
- This needle work of mine though small / Is wrought with diligence and care / And though it ask no praise at all / Will from a friend due merit share / Ruth Lummus Aged 10 years / 17th of 8th Mo //
- Length Without Frame
- 12 7/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 8"
- Historical Owner
- #1961.151 Gift of Alice & Emil Ahlborn
- Owner
- Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
- Owner Private
- Historic New England