Carrington, Esther (age 9)

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Maker
Carrington, Esther (age 9)
Date made
1775
Origin
Milford, CT US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Satin, Algerian eye, Outline (or stem), Chain, Cretan.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all are missing the J, the U is present in the 2nd and 3rd. Letter A is done 3x's in the 3rd alphabet. A large cross band at the top, and various small cross bands. At the bottom from L to R: a plant, a tree, an unidentified object, possibly a bird atop a large plant, a tree and a plant. An inner border and a small outer border all four sides.
Inscription
Esther Carrington Born March 1 / Aged 9 year 1775 //
Length Without Frame
11 3/4"
Width Without Frame
9 1/8"
Historical Owner
#2006.60.1 Museum purchase
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society