Nichols, Eveline Frances (age 10)

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Maker
Nichols, Eveline Frances (age 10)
Date made
1840
Origin
Wesport, CT US
Stitches
Cross, Four-sided, Algerian eye, Queen.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: all with J and U. Additional letters. Numbers 1-8. Two cross bands. Various motifs. A large tree on either side. No border.
Inscription
A Good name is rather to be chosen than / Silver or Gold Proverbs 22 verse 1. / Evelilne frances Nichols aged 10 years / Westport Conn August 4th 1840 No border. //
Length Without Frame
8 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2006.95.0
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society