Putnam, Betsey (age 11)

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Maker
Putnam, Betsey (age 11)
Date made
1796
Origin
Danvers, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Faggot
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse: #201 pg 220 1785
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block with several double letters, missing the J, lowercase also missing the J. Number 1-(1)0 and ampersand. Narrow cross bands. Small trees across top and bottom and a pine or fir tree in each corner. Reversing arcaded border with an off white circle (flower? acorn?).
Inscription
betsey putnam / her sampler aged eleven / Danvers November 14 / 1796 / Why should I say tis / Yet to soon to look for heav / en or think of death a flow / er may fade before tis / noon and I this day may / loose my breath //
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
8"
Historical Owner
#DH1873 Donated by Charles Putnam, nephew of Betsey
Owner
Danvers Historical Society, Danvers, MA
Owner Private
Danvers Historical Society