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Farrington, Annah M. (age 9)

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Maker
Farrington, Annah M. (age 9)
Date made
1855
Origin
MA (?) US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: 26 letters. One double letters with q and Q, and ampersand. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. Name in a scroll cartouche. Simple hem stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
Annah M. Farrington / Aged 9 Years. Wrought 1855 / / Wisely improve the present. //
Length Without Frame
10 3/4"
Length With Frame
11 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
9 1/4"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Anne M. Kingery