Goddard, Eliza (age 8)

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Maker
Goddard, Eliza (age 8)
Date made
ca. 1793-1823
Origin
New England US
Stitches
Cross, Queen, Eyelet, Longarm Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: upper and lowercase done together with OPQR and VWXY done in uppercase only. Numbers 1-11. Various narrow cross bands. All done in a rectangle with two large flowers at top and a tree and flowers at bottom. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
Eliza Goddard Her / Sampler Made in the 8th / Year of her Age February 27 1- - 3 (At bottom): L B //
Length Without Frame
14 1/4"
Width Without Frame
10"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.35 Gift to the museum in 1959
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village