Bunnell, Emeline (age 12)

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Maker
Bunnell, Emeline (age 12)
Date made
1836
Origin
North Branford, CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase block complete, lowercase #1 to w, #2 complete. Uppercase script missing the J. Various narrow cross bands. Zig zag border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
E m e l i n e B u n n e l l A g e d 1 2 / N o r t h B r a n f o r d A u g u s t 1 0 t h E B / (In a cartouche with eight tulip shapes): C B / 1 8 3 6 //
Length Without Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
9.18"
Historical Owner
#11381-1 Gift of Edwin J. Faulkner, Lincoln, NE
Owner
Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE
Owner Private
Nebraska State Historical Society