Washburn, Isabella (age 12)

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Maker
Washburn, Isabella (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1850's
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Four sided, Hemstitch.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk and wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets, plus ampersand and numbers done in centered rectangle. Floral vine border all four sides. Small bow at center bottom.
Inscription
Wrought by / Isabella Washburn / Aged 12
Length Without Frame
14 5/8"
Length With Frame
16 1/8"
Width Without Frame
13 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
15 1/8"
Original Frame
No
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Katherine Steege