Hawes, Jemima (age 11)

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Maker
Hawes, Jemima (age 11)
Date made
ca.1806
Origin
Wrentham, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: Uppercase block with J, lowercase and script without. Numbers 1-10. Diamond border around alphabets and name. A strawberry border started across top but unfinished. Outer diamond border all four sides.
Inscription
Wrought by Jemima Hawes at the age of 11 years / Wrentham July 25 1809
Length Without Frame
11 1/4"
Length With Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
12"
Wdith With Frame
18"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. John R. Carr