Bancker, Catherine (age 7)

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Maker
Bancker, Catherine (age 7)
Date made
1768
Origin
New York, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: no J's. Numbers 1-4 and 1-10. Simple stitched lines. No border.
Inscription
THIS WORK IN HANDSS / MY FRIENDS MAY HAV / WHEN I AM DEAD AND / LAID IN THE GRAVE / CATHERINE BANCKER / HER WORK AGED 7 YE / ARS 1768 AUGUST TH / E SECOND DAY OF THE / MONTHE
Length Without Frame
10 1/8"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1954.182 Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge
Owner
New York Historical Society, New York, NY
Owner Private
New York Historical Society