Durkee, Sarah Clyrana (age 13)

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Maker
Durkee, Sarah Clyrana (age 13)
Date made
1836
Origin
Hampton, CT US
Stitches
ross, Algerian eye
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: #1 ends with J, all others have 26 letters with old style S. Various motifs. Numbers 1-13. Greek Key border all four sides.
Inscription
Be open generous just and true / In all you think and say and do / Sarah Clyrana Durkee / Aged 13 years. Born / June 13th 1823 / Hampton September 19 1836
Length Without Frame
10 1/2"
Length With Frame
11 1/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
11 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
#1995.91.2 Gift of Marguerite Riordan
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society