Bradbury, Phebe (age 14)

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Maker
Bradbury, Phebe (age 14)
Date made
1825
Origin
Fall River, MA (?) US
Stitches
Cross, Crosslet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: 26 letters. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines with a simple geometric border all 4 sides.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Phebe Bradbury was / born Sept 18th 1811 / she work'd this 1 8 2 5 //
Length Without Frame
9 3/8"
Width Without Frame
6"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#TE*16952 Gift of Mrs. Wilda P. Bennett.
Owner
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Owner Private
Smithsonian Institution