Patterson, Mary (age 11)

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Maker
Patterson, Mary (age 11)
Date made
1843
Origin
MA (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Star
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: #1 missing STU, #2 missing xyz, #3 missing NOPQ and V WXYZ. Numbers 1-10. In the lower half a cross wreathed in flowers with 2 small birds below and a flower spray with a bird sitting on top on each side. Double saw tooth cross band and various other stitched lines. 1 small heart motif and 1 small diamond motif. No border.
Inscription
Wrought by Mary Patterson aged 11 yrs
Length Without Frame
11 1/2"
Length With Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9"
Wdith With Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1939.231 Gift of Mrs. M.P. Lord
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England