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Pillsbery, Mary Kelly (age 9)

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Maker
Pillsbery, Mary Kelly (age 9)
Date made
1817
Origin
Candia, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Outline.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-8. At the bottom a basket with flowers on the L and R. Cross stitch border all four sides.Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Candia. June. 1817 22 1808. / Mary * Kelly * Pillsbery. Agd 9. Bor. Mar. //
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
12.75"
Historical Owner
#2008.019.01 Gift of Sandra S. Armentrout
Owner
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
Owner Private
New Hampshire Historical