Rich, Mary (age 8)

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Maker
Rich, Mary (age 8)
Date made
1818
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block complete but stitch loss starting with W. Uppercase script missing the J. Lowercase missing the s. Numbers 1-6 and 7-9 plus ampersand. Simple stitched lines. A few small motifs. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Wrought by Mary Rich aged 8 years 1818 / on Some fa P be to look / mean aside / And while her needle and her book / Her youth full hourS divide
Length Without Frame
8 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Historical Owner
(pg. 110) Booklet available. Proceeds to Mission Hospice, San Mateo, CA.
Owner
Marian Soss
Owner Private
Marian Soss