Cogswell, Eunice

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Maker
Cogswell, Eunice
Date made
1815
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: (1) ends with W, (2) complete, (3) with the long style S, complete. Vowels AEIOU. Various stitched lines. A few small flower motifs. Inner diamond border, outer saw tooth border.
Inscription
wrought by Eunice Cogswell / Aged 11 Born February 2 1809 / Celestial Parent seated far above / Once more we hail the bounties of thy (above) love //
Length Without Frame
13.5"
Width Without Frame
10.5"
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Susan Bondurant