Sewall, Eliza (age 8)

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Maker
Sewall, Eliza (age 8)
Date made
1796
Origin
Salem, MA (?) US
Stitches
Tent, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: one uppercase, one lowercase, 26 letters, q not Q. Numbers 1-14. Simple lines between each row of stitches.
Inscription
ELIZa SeWaLL / 1796 / aS / Wee iNcreace iN Years let us be taught to I K C Y (?) //
Length Without Frame
7 1/8"
Length With Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
10 1/4"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Ina R. Mish