Good, Lovina (age 9)

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Maker
Good, Lovina (age 9)
Date made
1801
Origin
Groton, Ct US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Algerian eye, Closed herringbone, Cross over 1, Rice
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block has the J but it is backwards and missing in the second alphabet. Both are missing the U. Simple stitched lines.
Inscription
(After last alphabet): LG / L Good / Lovina Good / of New London / Her Exampler / Made In The Ninth Year of / Her Age 1801 / AG / IG / LG / Groton August / The Fourth / 1801 //
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
8"
Historical Owner
#1976.8.0 Museum purchase
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society