Ilsley, Amy (age 11)

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Maker
Ilsley, Amy (age 11)
Date made
1822
Origin
Newburyport, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing J. Various cross bands. At the bottom a flowering tree on the R and an unfinished tree on the L. Inner plain stitched border with an arcaded strawberry outer border all four sides.
Inscription
Amy Ilsley born August 22, 1811
Length Without Frame
18 1/3"
Width Without Frame
15 2/3"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2008.000.0429
Owner
Ipswich Historical Society, Ipswich, MA
Owner Private
Ipswich Historical Society