Merrill, Phebe (age 10)

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Maker
Merrill, Phebe (age 10)
Date made
1803
Origin
Edgcomb , US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: #1 the only one with J, # 4 has both the long and short style S. Some extra letters. Numbers 1-(1)0. One wide reversing arcaded carnation band across the top. Simple stitched lines and narrow cross bands. No border.
Inscription
1 8 0 3 / / Phebe Merrill is my name and English is my n / ation / Edgcomb // /
Historical Owner
A86.577
Owner
Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME
Owner Private
Maine Historical Society