(Upper third): Hannah Gray M N S / / (Starting in center using old style S (f)): Youth is the Time for / Progrefs in all Arts: / Then ufe your Youth / To gain the nobleft Par / Zeal for Attainment of / Each Art will prove, / One Means of purchaf-ing / The general Love.

Maker

Gray, Hannah

Date made

ca. 1860-1870

Origin

Unknown

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: with ampersands, some double letters, V and U reversed in all. Numbers 1-9. A few small motifs. One cross band at top. A floral scene across bottom with tulips, grass and a central flower spray. Hem stitched all four sides.

Inscription

(Upper third): Hannah Gray M N S / / (Starting in center using old style S (f)): Youth is the Time for / Progrefs in all Arts: / Then ufe your Youth / To gain the nobleft Par / Zeal for Attainment of / Each Art will prove, / One Means of purchaf-ing / The general Love.

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

Bequest 1934

Owner

New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA

Owner Private

New England Historic Genealogical Society