Spragg, Sarah (age 8?)

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Maker
Spragg, Sarah (age 8?)
Date made
ca. 1838
Origin
Monmouth (now Ocean) Cnty, NJ US
Stitches
Cross, Rice, Eyelet, Queen, Algerian eye, Four-sided, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all with 26 letters. Narrow cross bands. At the bottom two small two story houses, a large bird and other motifs.
Inscription
(After the first alphabet): S A R A H S P R A G G / (At the bottom): Sarah Spragg was / born September the 29 / 1830 //
Length Without Frame
11 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8"
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli