Catharine Shenaman. 1840

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Cross Stitch Antiques

Fabric:  40 count Coffee Cake by Miss Crescent’s Crowne Linen  Floss:  NPI Silks
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Stitch Count:   274 wide x 234 high  
  Model Design Size: 13.7 inches wide x 11.7 inches high
Stitches Used in Model: cross stitch over two threads, and over one on the words.
 Original: 20.5 inches wide x 19 ¼ inches high, 13 stitches per inch on 26 count ground fabric
Stitches Used in Antique:  cross stitch over two, queen stitch, satin stitch with wool and silk on linen
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