Benton, Betsey (age 11)

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Maker
Benton, Betsey (age 11)
Date made
ca. 1775
Origin
Hartford, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: no J's, double M and N in uppercase. One ampersand. Numbers 1-20. Simple stitched lines. Simple stitched border all four sides.
Inscription
Betsey / Benton in the 11 year / of her age. B b is my / name English is my / nation hartford is my / dwelling place chris / st is my salvation. //
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1950.384.0
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society