Comstock, Betsy (age 13)

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Maker
Comstock, Betsy (age 13)
Date made
1798
Origin
Nantucket, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase missing the j. Two ampersands. Numbers 1-9. Wide and narrow cross bands including a row of Nantucket trees, baskets of flowers, hearts, birds. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
To Youth / As nature hath adorned thy face / May virtue all thy actions grace / Mayst thou in that forever find / The pleasure of a peacefull mind / Tis this alone can mortals bless / And give on earth true happines / Betsy * Comstock * Aged * Thirteen * Years * June * 19 (On L side): 1 7 8 5 //
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1936.0006.005 Nantucket Historical Association purchase.
Owner
Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Owner Private
Nantucket Historical Association