Putnam. Martha (age 16)

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Maker
Putnam. Martha (age 16)
Date made
1797
Origin
Worcester, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 70 Verse 658
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase missing the J. 1 ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Narrow cross bands. Greek cross in corners, lozenges between in border. Small trees.
Inscription
To lead the tender mind / to virtue's bower / Pluck out the weed / and cultivate the flower. / M / MARTHA PUTNAM s SAMPL / ER WROUGHT IN THE 16TH / YEAR OF HER AGE / WORCESTER MAY3d 1797 / L A S L
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
18 3/4"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
13 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1918.1415 Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
Bolton & Co. Page
70 Verse 658
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England