Babson, Catharine (age 7)

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Maker
Babson, Catharine (age 7)
Date made
1802
Origin
Newburyport, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Faggot,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: A single A, uppercase block missing the J, uppercase #2 missing the J, ends with q, #3 uppercase script missing the J, ends with K. One wide carnation cross band, various stitched lines. At the bottom a tree on the R, a hillock with flowers. A double leaf border up the L side. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Catharine x Babson / Aged 7 Years / 1802 //
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury