Thaxter, Sally (1786-1873)

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Maker
Thaxter, Sally (1786-1873)
Date made
1796
Origin
Worcester, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: #1 uppercase block 26 letters many repeated, #2 lowercase missing j, long style S, #3 uppercase block 26 letters, #4 uppercase block 26 letters plus ampersand, #5 uppercase block 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Narrow border all four sides.
Inscription
1796 / / / Sally Thaxter Worcester / September 28th //
Length Without Frame
11 3/8"
Width Without Frame
14 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1996.5 Gift of Mr. Ronald B. Hammond
Owner
Historic New England, Haverhill, MA
Owner Private
Historic New England