Wells, Sarah Devereux (age 8)

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Maker
Wells, Sarah Devereux (age 8)
Date made
1839
Origin
Salem, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing Z, upper case script: no J. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. One diamond motif. Inner triple staggered cross stitch border and outer single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
1839 / Salem . / Sarah D. Wells. / July 2. Aged 8 //
Length Without Frame
8 3/4"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.10 Gift to the museum in 1951
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village