Lummus, Ruth (age 10)

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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