Howland, Hannah

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Maker
Howland, Hannah
Date made
1821
Origin
Nantucket, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
7 alphabets: #4 missing Z (lack of room). Numbers 1-7. Clover border all four sides.
Inscription
Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see / Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e're shall be / Hannah Howland Nantucket 5th month 5th 1821 //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Historical Owner
#2000.0013.001 Nantucket Historical Association purchase.
Owner
Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Owner Private
Nantucket Historical Association