Bliss, Amanda (age 9)

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Maker
Bliss, Amanda (age 9)
Date made
1807
Origin
Rehoboth, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 3 without J's, two with ampersands. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. Saw tooth border.
Inscription
1807 / Amanda Bliss her / Work wrought in the / ninth year of her / age
Length Without Frame
12 1/2
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1993-001-001 Gift of Edith Bliss
Owner
Carpenter Museum, Rehoboth, MA
Owner Private
Carpenter Museum