Bradlee, Ann (age 10?)

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Maker
Bradlee, Ann (age 10?)
Date made
late 18th. century
Origin
New England, US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Queen(?)
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block 26 letters with ampersand, lowercase: missing j. Various wide cross bands and simple stitched lines. Near the center bottom a stag stands on a small hill, bird and diamond motifs on L and R. Zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
Ann Bradlee is my name and with my nee / dle I make the same in the 1(0)? year of my age //
Length Without Frame
9"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Historical Owner
Tx. 140
Owner
Gore Place Society, Waltham, MA
Owner Private
Gore Place Society