Mayhew, Mary L.B. (age 9)

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Maker
Mayhew, Mary L.B. (age 9)
Date made
1835
Origin
New Bedford, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: two uppercase and one lowercase. Numbers 1-5 and 6-(1)0. Cross bands divide each line. Arcaded bellflower vine border on both sides and across top. Floral border across the bottom. Hem stitched all around.
Inscription
Wrought by Mary L. B. Mayhew New / Bedford March 12th Aged 9 Years //
Historical Owner
#1928.14.1
Owner
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Owner Private
New Bedford Whaling Museum