Tuson, Caterin

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Maker
Tuson, Caterin
Date made
ca. 1800
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton (?)
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase mostly double letter with both J and U. Lowercase missing J, long style S. Numbers 1-9. Various cross bands. In the bottom half an unfinished house and in the lower L corner the letter A. No border.
Inscription
This piece of Work Will let you see What / care My parents takes of me and When the / bell does For me tell sweet Jesus Christ / receive my soul Caterin Tuson don This Work / aged // Sampler is unfinished. //
Length Without Frame
30 cm
Width Without Frame
25.5 cm
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Laurel Gabel