Eaton, Abigail P. (age 9)

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Maker
Eaton, Abigail P. (age 9)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-14. Various stitched lines. All done in a simple stitched inner square. Leaf and rosebud border all four sides.
Inscription
Abigail P. Eaton wrought this / in the 9 year of her age Sept 22 / It s to do well in all things //
Length Without Frame
11"
Width Without Frame
13"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#T2026A Gift of Annie Hayward Whittier and Mary Prescott Whittier
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum