Ashburnham, Elizabeth (age 7)

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Maker
Ashburnham, Elizabeth (age 7)
Date made
1780-1800
Origin
PA or DE US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Queen
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing J. Numbers 1-17. One small pine tree motif. Reversing arcaded alternating carnation and strawberry border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(After alphabet #2): I A R A (After alphabet #3): T A S A / (At the bottom): ELIZABETH ASHBURN / HAM HeR SaMPLER / MADe IN THe SEVENTH / YeaR OF Her AGe //
Length Without Frame
11.5"
Width Without Frame
10.75"
Historical Owner
#2011.0036.001
Owner
Winterthur Museum, Winterthur, DE
Owner Private
Winterthur