Little, Abbie, N. (age 12)

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Little, Abbie, N. (age 12)
Date made
1829
Origin
Georgetown, MA US
Stitches
Satin, Stem, Flat, Tent, Cat, Cross
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 189
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase #3 ends with W, lowercase missing the J. One ampersand. Numbers 1-14. Simple stitched lines. Wreath of strawberries in the center. Across the bottom, basket of flowers in the center, on each side two mounds, one with two trees on top and in the L & R corners two larger trees. Morning glory vine border up both sides and halfway across the top.
Inscription
(At the top in a rosebud cartouche): Wrought by / Abbie N. Little. / AE. 12 / (Near the bottom): Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Bolton & Co. Page
189
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury